TIMELINE: Thunderstorms trigger tornado warnings in Volusia, Seminole and Brevard counties Thursday

ORLANDO, Fla. — 7:55 p.m. update

The tornado warnings issued for Brevard, Volusia and Seminole counties have expired.

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6:35 p.m. update

There are tornado warnings issued for Brevard, Volusia and Seminole counties. We have live coverage NOW on Channel 9.

5:25 p.m. update

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Flagler County.

Residents are advised to stay indoors and away from windows.

60 mph wind gusts and hail are possible.

Watch Channel 9 Eyewitness News at 5 for live forecast updates.

4 p.m. update

Thunderstorms are starting to ramp up as most of Central Florida remains under a severe thunderstorm watch.

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3 p.m. update

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for all Central Florida counties, excluding Sumter and Polk counties, until 10 p.m.

The potential for additional supercells exists.

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The strongest storms will bring the possibility of damaging winds and damaging hail.

“Similar to yesterday, hail will be our biggest concern,” meteorologist Kassandra Crimi said. “Cloud tops don’t look to be as cold as yesterday, but damaging hail reaching 1 to 1½” in size will be possible. These storms will also bring the potential for damaging winds and heavy downpours. When you see the skies darken or start to hear thunder, head indoors.”

Afternoon forecast: Thursday, April 27 (WFTV)

Earlier story:

Strong thunderstorms are expected to roll into Central Florida on Thursday afternoon.

The region will see a 50% to 60% chance of scattered storms Thursday.

Some storms could be strong to severe with hail and gusty winds.

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The highest threat will be along the coast during the evening commute.

The high temperature in Orlando should reach around 87 degrees Thursday.

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The afternoon rain and storms will stick around through the end of the week.

Saturday is a little more settled, but then the area will receive a front Sunday, with more rain and storms expected.

Our weather is forecast to settle down with more sunny days next week.

See photos of yesterday’s hail storm below, and watch an update on today’s forecast on Channel 9 Eyewitness News at Noon.

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Hail in Central Florida Channel 9 viewers submitted their photos of hail in Central Florida, which pounded areas like West Melbourne and Palm Bay on Wednesday. (WFTV)

Morning forecast: Thursday, April 27 (WFTV)

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