FLORIDA — Several counties across Central Florida are taking precautions ahead of the storms expected Sunday.
Some emergency operation centers have already been activated.
Our team of meteorologists has warned there is a strong chance of heavy winds, rain and possibly tornadoes. Most of Central Florida is in effect until 10 p.m. Sunday.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office tweeted out that its emergency operation center is open. The sheriff's office encourages anyone who lives in a mobile, manufactured or modular home to seek shelter elsewhere.
Due to the potentially severe weather heading our way Emergency Management will open a shelter at the Sumter... https://t.co/zw6tN2d5ri
— Sumter Sheriff FL (@SCSOFL) January 22, 2017
People will need to bring their own bedding, food and toiletries to the emergency operation center.
The Orange County EOC has not activated its center.
More information can be found here.
Brevard County: activated at 4 p.m. They're at a level 2
Flagler County: activated at a level 2
Lake County: EOC not activated yet
Marion County: EOC not activated yet
SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Marion County has been designated with a high risk later this afternoon between 3PM - 9PM for...
Posted by Marion County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, January 22, 2017
Osceola County: EOC not activated yet
Polk County: EOC not activated yet
Seminole County: EOC will be open its centers at 6 p.m.
Seminole County will open the EOC at 6pm for the weather risk. Register for alerts at https://t.co/vd2cYq2LMB
— Seminole County, FL (@seminolecounty) January 22, 2017
Volusia County: EOC not activated yet
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Follow Chief Meteorologist Tom Terry, certified meteorologist Brian Shields, George Waldenberger, Eboni Deon and Rusty McCranie on Twitter for updates.
Cox Media Group
