ORLANDO, Fla. — Be ready for another active weather day Thursday.
Channel 9 meteorologist Tom Terry said thunderstorms are moving east at 30 mph.
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He said the intensifying storms will approach the east coast by the evening commute.
“Gusty winds over 60 mph and hail are the prospects,” Terry said.
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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for most of Central Florida through 9 p.m.
Some of the storms rolling in this afternoon may be strong to severe with gusty winds and small hail, particularly along the east coast of Central Florida.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch now in effect for most of Central Florida until 9pm. #StormAlert9 pic.twitter.com/s2zok1Nukj
— Rusty McCranie (@RMcCranieWFTV) March 10, 2022
Orlando International Airport said the severe weather could affect airline operations, including flight delays or cancellations and baggage delivery delays. The airport advises that travelers contact the airline they are flying on for updates.
Severe Weather Risk has been raised a category in parts of Central Florida for this afternoon. The areas in orange, from Orlando east towards the coast, including Daytona Beach and Melbourne. Threats are still the same, just a higher chance now in those areas. pic.twitter.com/XMik0aVEQn
— Rusty McCranie (@RMcCranieWFTV) March 10, 2022
The storms are forecast to return on Friday before a strong cold front moves in on Saturday.
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The cold front will bring another round of storms and gusty winds and drop temperature with morning lows on Sunday in the 30s.
Temperatures behind the cold front moving in on Saturday with plummet by Sunday morning across Central Florida. Many areas, including metro Orlando will drop into 30s, with some NW areas close to freezing. Breezy winds will make it feel colder. pic.twitter.com/cjgpoucl04
— Rusty McCranie (@RMcCranieWFTV) March 9, 2022
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