ORLANDO, Fla. — There’s one last push of storms set to move through Central Florida Tuesday afternoon before conditions dry out.
Over the past three days, Channel 9 meteorologist George Waldenberger said some metro Orlando neighborhoods have already reported rain totals of more than 6 inches.
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He said the rain will be gradually ending this afternoon in most locations but may linger a little longer in some parts of Brevard and Osceola counties.
Waldenberger said the rain should move off the east coast by around 5:30 p.m.
We set a record with so much rain falling today! Still falling but almost done. pic.twitter.com/zpuV9n6tI5
— George Waldenberger (@GWaldenWFTV) April 20, 2021
The rain started to move into Central Florida just before 8 a.m., with stronger storms moving through Orange and Seminole counties.
A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for Orange and Seminole counties. It expired at 8:15 a.m.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for parts of ORANGE & SEMINOLE: Gusty winds, and large hail possible. Please seek shelter as this passes. Bad timing - but I'd rather you be safe, than attempt a commute in this mess. Live on TV 27 now. pic.twitter.com/Or1EJtXeRV
— Brian Shields, WFTV (@BrianWFTV) April 20, 2021
A Channel 9 viewer reported seeing pea-sized hail in Leesburg.
Hail from Leesburg, Florida... pic.twitter.com/QecHr01bH2
— Brian Shields, WFTV (@BrianWFTV) April 20, 2021
Lots of rain/storms heading our way, especially by midday. I'm tracking rain totals, flooding, severe threat, changes soon... On 9 now. pic.twitter.com/hlzwudbbDP
— Brian Shields, WFTV (@BrianWFTV) April 20, 2021
Temperatures won’t climb much due to the cloud cover. Daytime highs will reach the low- to mid 70s.
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Drier weather will return Wednesday.
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