Photos & videos: Severe thunderstorms slam Orlando, Central Florida

CENTRAL FLORIDA - Parts of Florida are under a severe thunderstorm warning. 

On March 16, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning throughout Central Florida until 3:45 p.m. 

At 2:47 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located near Kingsley to Rochelle, moving east at 55 miles per hour, the National Weather Service said. By 1:15 p.m., rain poured down in several parts of Seminole County, while strong winds blew in Orange County. 

The severe thunderstorm warning is in effect in Southeastern Bradford County, Southeastern Alachua County, St. Johns County, Northern Putnam County and Southern Clay County. The NWS reported 60 mile per hour winds, saying to expect damage to roofs, siding and trees. 

The NWS also reported penny-sized hail. 

Lake Mary: Light rain with thunder

Port Canaveral: Rainy

Orlando: Light rain with thunder

Starke: Thunderstorm/wind

Sanford: Light rain with thunder

Tornado watch until 8 p.m.

Several Florida counties are under tornado watch in Florida on March 16. The tornado watch will remain in effect until 8 p.m.

These counties include: 

• Alachua
• Citrus
• Flagler
• Marion
• Putnam
• Union
• Baker
• Clay
• Hernando
• Nassau
• St. Johns
• Bradford
• Duval
• Levy
• Pasco
• Sumter