LIVE RADAR: Track widespread rain moving through Central Florida
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By WFTV Staff
ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 meteorologists are tracking a storm system that will give all of Central Florida a risk of isolated severe storms through the afternoon.
Volcano Bay will close early at 2 p.m. on Tuesday due to inclement weather.
1:10 p.m. update
12:35 p.m. update
There will be some areas of rain as we roll through the lunchtime hour.
Meteorologist Rusty McCranie said he expects a few storms to redevelop but the intensity of the storms will be very low.
Later Tuesday, cooler air will move into Central Florida.
9 a.m. update
There were reports of a possible tornado near Fort Myers.
Widespread rain continues to move through Central Florida.
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7:23 a.m. update
Heavier rain is moving through the Orlando area. The rain will continue on and off through the mid afternoon.
5:40 a.m. update
A tornado watch is in effect until 10 a.m. for parts of South Florida.
Meteorologist Brian Shields said isolated severe weather is possible in Central Florida, including the possibility of a brief tornado.
4:40 a.m. update
Showers are passing through Central Florida. They should become more widespread through the morning drive.
Meteorologist Brian Shields said there will be periods of rain and storms throughout the day.
The big storm system will bring with it the threat of severe storms.
A cold front will then drag through Tuesday, keeping the threat for strong to severe storms ongoing through most of the afternoon. The main threat will be damaging winds with a very low tornado threat.
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