Severe weather warnings lapse in Central Florida, but storm threat remains

ORLANDO, Fla. – UPDATE: All warnings of severe thunderstorms previously issued in Central Florida have expired, but the clocks remain in effect.

Previously, warnings were in effect until 1:15 p.m. for Orange, Lake and Osceola counties.

“This is a serious thunderstorm warning, but those involved: I want you to treat it as if it were a tornado warning, because the winds are so intense,” said Jonathan Kegges, meteorologist at News 6. .

Kegges said it was still straight winds, but around 12:45 an estimated 70 km / h

A severe thunderstorm remains in effect for most of Central Florida until 4 p.m. The severe thunderstorm guard has been canceled for Marion and Flagler provinces.

ORIGINAL STORY

Strong storms will continue north of Orlando during the morning. The storms will descend in a line by noon and descend south to the I-4 corridor and subway of Orlando. The line will move closer to the Space Coast between 1 and 3 this afternoon.

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Early in the day, north of Orlando, hail, heavy rain and damaging winds will be the biggest threats. The threat will shift to more damaging winds and heavy rain as the storms merge into a line and move south as the morning moves on.

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A brief tornado is possible along the line of storms, but it is not the biggest threat.

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Even after the storms have passed, it will remain very windy on Sunday. Gusts can sometimes reach 30 km / h. Gusts will be higher in any thunderstorm that develops.

Localized flooding is also possible until Sunday afternoon, as torrential rain is expected.

The weather will be much calmer on Monday, but the week ahead will be turbulent.