ORLANDO, Fla. — Storms whipped through Orlando, leaving a widespread path of 40-50 mph winds.
It didn’t last long, but as the rain whipped through Orlando, the winds in many neighborhoods topped 40 mph. In some areas, including Bay Lake, the winds were almost 50 mph.
Areas in Flagler County experienced trees down by the strong storm winds, and in Polk County, a 60-foot tree fell, completely blocking the street.
The storms also came with hundreds of lightning strikes. The same storm system was responsible for a fatal lightning strike in Hamilton County, Florida earlier today.
As the storms exit Brevard County on Saturday night, we’ll look ahead to a chance for a few more showers Sunday.
Watch Channel 9 Eyewitness News at 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. for updated forecasts.
Watch the 5-day forecast below:
Line of storms with history of 50+mph wind gusts approaching #Orlando, still about an hour out. #WFTV #Florida pic.twitter.com/aPiNUNzSe9
— George Waldenberger (@GWaldenWFTV) April 7, 2018
Central #Florida:
— George Waldenberger (@GWaldenWFTV) April 7, 2018
This afternoon: spotty heavy rain, isolated lightning.
This evening: line of storms moves in from northwest.#WFTV #Orlando pic.twitter.com/COjNHF5Kbp
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