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Information in this story has moved over to the live blog: Severe storms spread across East Central Florida
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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The Source: Information in this story was gathered from the National Weather Service.