Severe thunderstorm warnings for Volusia, Seminole counties

ORLANDO, Fla. - Update (7/13): A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Seminole County and Volusia County until 12:15 a.m. This warning was allowed to expire.

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The National Weather Service issued multiple severe thunderstorm warnings across Central Florida on Sunday afternoon, warning of damaging winds, hail, and potential property damage.

In Seminole County, a severe thunderstorm was detected over Lake Jesup around 2:14 p.m., moving east at 20 mph. The storm is capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 mph and is expected to impact Sanford, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Lake Mary, and Longwood. That warning remains in effect until 2:45 p.m.

A second warning was issued for northwestern Brevard County and southeastern Volusia County, including the Oak Hill and Apollo Beach areas. As of 2:41 p.m., a storm in that area was moving south at 10 mph, bringing with it 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. The warning is in effect until 3:30 p.m.

Forecasters warn residents in all affected areas to expect possible damage to roofs, siding, trees, and vehicles, and urge them to seek shelter indoors until the storms pass.