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Thunderstorms roll into metro Orlando during the lunch hour

ORLANDO, Fla. — Thunderstorms were rolling into metro Orlando on Tuesday afternoon.

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It’s been a rainy start to Tuesday northeast of Interstate 4, and now the storms have moved into the Orlando area.

Flood advisories were issued for Marion County after more than 2 inches of rain fell in some parts of the county.

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All of the increased activity is being fueled by a weak front near Florida.

The rain and clouds will help keep temperatures in the mid-80s.

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An isolated shower will be possible Tuesday evening as well, with temperatures in the mid-70s.

Highs in the 90s will return Wednesday, though.

George Waldenberger is tracking storms live on Channel 9 Eyewitness News at Noon. Click here to stream the live newscast.

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Channel 9 meteorologists are also tracking one area in the North Atlantic that may show tropical development later this week. Click here to read about that.

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Jason Kelly

Jason Kelly, WFTV.com

Jason Kelly joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2014. He serves as the station's Digital Executive Producer.

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