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First Warning Weather Day: Tornado watches expire in Central Florida
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Wednesday was declared a First Warning Weather Day.A tornado watch was issued for a majority of counties in Central Florida throughout the entire day, but those watches have now expired or been canceled. A squall line arrived mid-day right as temperatures heated up, increasing the threat of severe weather. Luckily, there were no additional watches or warnings issued. People in the Central Florida area experienced lots of rain and high gusts of wind. Originally, there was an “isolated” 1/5 risk for severe weather, but new models upgraded Wednesday to a “scattered” 2/5 risk. The storm is expected to move off the Brevard coast Wednesday evening. Rain may continue to linger throughout the night. Following this bout of severe weather, we will see a nice cooldown and sun for the rest of the week and weekend.Related: Understanding the difference between tornado watches and warningsStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.
Wednesday was declared a First Warning Weather Day.
A tornado watch was issued for a majority of counties in Central Florida throughout the entire day, but those watches have now expired or been canceled.
A squall line arrived mid-day right as temperatures heated up, increasing the threat of severe weather.
Luckily, there were no additional watches or warnings issued. People in the Central Florida area experienced lots of rain and high gusts of wind.
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Originally, there was an “isolated” 1/5 risk for severe weather, but new models upgraded Wednesday to a “scattered” 2/5 risk.
The storm is expected to move off the Brevard coast Wednesday evening.
Rain may continue to linger throughout the night.
Following this bout of severe weather, we will see a nice cooldown and sun for the rest of the week and weekend.
Related: Understanding the difference between tornado watches and warnings
Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.
Download the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.
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