Strong storms track across Orange, Osceola, Brevard counties; Severe thunderstorm warnings issued

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Severe weather statements were issued by the National Weather Service for areas in Orange, Osceola and Brevard Counties. 

The National Weather Service reported a few strong to severe storms moving across East Central Florida, especially impacting coastal towns in Brevard County.

The greatest risk for severe weather is between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. 

What are the main weather threats to the area? 

The National Weather Service reported several main threats, including: 

• Scattered damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour
• Hail up to one inch in diameter
• Frequent to excessive lighting
• Heavy rainfall – about one to three inches
• A brief tornado can't be ruled out.

Brevard County 

A special weather statement was issued for Titusville, Port Saint John and Sharpes until 2:30 p.m., the National Weather Service reported. 

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Merritt Island, Rockledge and Cocoa until 2:45 p.m. 

Additional storms are prompting another warning for Viera, Suntree and Pineda, the NWS said at 2:43 p.m. 

Osceola County

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Kissimmee, Campbell and Intercession City until 2:30 p.m., and Saint Cloud, Lake Mary Jane and Lake Hart until 3 p.m.

Orange County 

A special weather statement was issued for Oakland, Windermere and Gotha until 2:30 p.m., the National Weather Service reported. 

Around 2:36 p.m., 50 to 60 miles per hour winds were at close range to the Orlando terminal radar near Narcoossee Road. 

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