Meteorologist Rusty McCrainie said the Severe Thunderstorm Watch was canceled, but there is still some rain along our coast, with some locations getting one to three inches of rain.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for most of Central Florida, including metro Orlando.
That means that severe storms are possible, meteorologist Rusty McCranie said.
The highest chance for them is along Central Florida’s coast, with the main effects being an isolated tornado, winds in excess of 60 mph and hail up to 1 inch in diameter.
Metro Orlando is also expected to see strong to isolated severe thunderstorms.
Elsewhere in Florida, almost a foot of rain fell in a matter of hours in Fort Lauderdale, causing widespread flooding, the closure of the city’s airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service for the Broward County region.
Click here to see photos of the extensive flooding.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for most of Central Florida, including metro Orlando. This means severe storms are possible. The highest chance is along our coast, with the main impacts being an isolated tornado, winds up to 60mph, and hail up to 1". pic.twitter.com/JhbYwC57Zv
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Duval, Orange, Brevard, Volusia, Seminole, Lake, St. Johns, Flagler, Marion, Clay, Nassau, PutnamHave a plan! Have at least 3 ways of receiving weather alerts. Favorable conditions for severe storms to form. When thunder roars, go indoors. #StormAlert9pic.twitter.com/WbQvFt0JL6
HEADS UP. Storms will be ramping up this afternoon in Central Florida, especially along the coast. Strong to isolated severe in metro Orlando, but a higher chance for severe storms and risks on the map for the area in orange. Stay weather aware. today. pic.twitter.com/n6xQZtubmF
Florida Flooding Airplanes sit on the runway due to flooding at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood airport Thursday, April 13, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Nearly a foot of rain fell in a matter of hours in Fort Lauderdale – causing widespread flooding, the closure of the city’s airport, all public schools and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service. (Joe Cavaretta /South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP) (Joe Cavaretta)
Florida Flooding Airplanes sit on the runway due to flooding at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood airport Thursday, April 13, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Nearly a foot of rain fell in a matter of hours in Fort Lauderdale – causing widespread flooding, the closure of the city’s airport, all public schools and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service. (Joe Cavaretta /South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP) (Joe Cavaretta)
Florida Flooding Travelers are left stranded at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood airport, Thursday, April 13, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Nearly a foot of rain fell in a matter of hours in Fort Lauderdale – causing widespread flooding, the closure of the city’s airport, all public schools and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service. (Joe Cavaretta /South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP) (Joe Cavaretta)
Florida Flooding Travelers are left stranded at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood airport, Thursday, April 13, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Nearly a foot of rain fell in a matter of hours in Fort Lauderdale – causing widespread flooding, the closure of the city’s airport, all public schools and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service. (Joe Cavaretta /South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP) (Joe Cavaretta)
Florida Flooding City of Miami Community Response Team Member Eddy Hernandez uses a shovel to scoop debris from a drain following heavy rain at the Bay of Pigs Memorial Park on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Miami, Fla. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP) (Matias J. Ocner)
Florida Flooding Exit 2 off of the MacArthur Causeway floods over the road and onto the sidewalk during a rain storm, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Miami. A torrential storm bought heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms to South Florida on Wednesday and prompted the closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service in the region.(Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald via AP) (Alie Skowronski)
Florida Flooding A surfer walks at the Bal Harbour Lighthouse on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Bal Harbour, Fla. According to the National Weather Service, rip current risk remains in effect until Thursday evening. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP) (David Santiago)
Florida Flooding Cars go through the flooded road cause by heavy rains at North Bay Rd and 179th Dr. in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., Wednesday, April 12, 2023. A torrential storm bought heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms to South Florida on Wednesday and prompted the closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service in the region.(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP) (David Santiago)
Florida Flooding A haze sets over the city during a rain storm, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Miami. A torrential storm bought heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms to South Florida on Wednesday and prompted the closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service in the region.(Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald via AP) (Alie Skowronski)
Florida Flooding A group of people in raincoats walk east along Hollywood Blvd. in the pouring rain on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in Hollywood, Fla. A torrential storm bought heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms to South Florida on Wednesday and prompted the closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service in the region. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP) (Mike Stocker)
Florida Flooding Waves crash against the jetty at the Bal Harbour Lighthouse on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Bal Harbour, Fla. Rip current risk remains in effect through until Thursday evening. David Santiago(/Miami Herald via AP) (David Santiago)
Florida Flooding Cars plow through a flooded 14th Avenue, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in Hollywood, Fla. A torrential storm bought heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms to South Florida on Wednesday and prompted the closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service in the region. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP) (Mike Stocker)
Florida Flooding A truck drives through flooding in Little Haiti during a rain storm, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Miami. A torrential storm bought heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms to South Florida on Wednesday and prompted the closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service in the region.(Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald via AP) (Alie Skowronski)
Florida Flooding A tow truck goes through the flooded road cause by heavy rains at North Bay Rd and 179th Dr. in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., Wednesday, April 12, 2023. A torrential storm bought heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms to South Florida on Wednesday and prompted the closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service in the region.(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP) (David Santiago)
Florida Flooding Broward Sheriff's Office deputies direct traffic away from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, which has closed to all flights and traffic on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP) (Carline Jean)
Florida Flooding A car goes through the flooded road cause by heavy rains at North Bay Rd. in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., Wednesday, April 12, 2023. A torrential storm bought heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms to South Florida on Wednesday and prompted the closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service in the region.(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP) (David Santiago)
Florida Flooding A Broward Sheriff's Office Deputy directs traffic away from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, which has closed to all flights and traffic on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP) (Carline Jean)
Florida Flooding A school crossing guard helps people cross the street in the pouring rain at Dania Elementary School Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in Dania, Fla. A torrential storm bought heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms to South Florida on Wednesday and prompted the closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service in the region. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP) (Mike Stocker)
Florida Flooding A car pulls into a parking garage on 25th street during a rain storm, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Miami. A torrential storm bought heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms to South Florida on Wednesday and prompted the closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service in the region.(Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald via AP) (Alie Skowronski)
Florida Flooding A woman sits at a bus stop on Biscayne Boulevard during a rain storm, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Miami. A torrential storm bought heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms to South Florida on Wednesday and prompted the closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service in the region.(Alie Skowronski/Miami Herald via AP) (Alie Skowronski)
Florida Flooding A gHollywood beach is empty during heavy, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in Hollywood, Fla. A torrential storm bought heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms to South Florida on Wednesday and prompted the closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service in the region. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP) (Mike Stocker)
Florida Flooding A tow truck goes through the flooded road cause by heavy rains at North Bay Rd and 179th Dr. in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., Wednesday, April 12, 2023. A torrential storm bought heavy showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms to South Florida on Wednesday and prompted the closure of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service in the region.(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP) (David Santiago)
Florida Flooding City of Miami police officer Ryan Dreseris helps direct traffic in heavy rain before the start of an event at the Bay of Pigs Memorial Park on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Miami. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP) (Matias J. Ocner)
Florida Flooding A man stops to take pictures of his flooded neighborhood along SW 3rd Street and SW 4th Ave in Dania Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP) (Carline Jean)
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Inches of rain could fall in some parts of Central Florida on Thursday.
Channel 9 meteorologist Brian Shields said a large storm system near Louisiana will spin showers and storms into Central Florida this afternoon.
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Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.
