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6:00 p.m
Weather will continue to settle down. With the exception of a few storms over northern Marion County, the weather is becoming quiet across Central Florida.
The evening will remain under partly cloudy skies, and temperatures will drop to the upper-70s.
We will see another active day on Wednesday, with a similar active pattern in place. Expect storms to pick up in coverage and strength in the afternoon, mainly moving from west to east. Highs will reach the low-90s.
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For more damage updates see: Powerful storms damage homes, flood streets and down powerlines, trees in DeLand
5:20 p.m.
Seeing these pictures it makes me think this was a real tornado that touched down. Look how the trees are broken in different ways and the fence?
— Irene Sans (@IreneSans) August 18, 2020
Let's wait for the official word from @NWSMelbourne after survey. https://t.co/ufoJSmZGgo
4:45 p.m.
Significant damage is reported in DeLand, in Pine St. See pictures below reported by Volusia’s Sherriff
Significant storm damage, Pine St, DeLand pic.twitter.com/hj1NE7PvjM
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) August 18, 2020
4:20 p.m.
Tornado warning for Volusia County has expired.
Storms has traveled fast toward the east coast, lining up from Brevard northward to Volusia Counties. Expect the weather to settle down across inland counties.
Some minor flooding could be occurring in northern Brevard County and for a big portion of Volusia County.
Avoid New York Avenue at Florida Avenue. pic.twitter.com/4JQi8k5TSg
— City of DeLand (@CityofDeLand) August 18, 2020
4 p.m. update
Tornado warning for central Volusia Co. The storm could produce a tornado near DeLand and it is moving fast to the east. Areas that could be affected are: DeLand, Lake Helen, Glenwood. Take cover now if you are in these (or near) these locations.
Tornado Warning 8/18 4:15PM Take action now if you are in shaded area.
— Irene Sans (@IreneSans) August 18, 2020
A tornado has been detected either by radar or visually. Go to the lowest, most central room in your location, away from windows. If one is near, put a helmet on. #StormAlert9 pic.twitter.com/pi39zxlof4
3p.m. update
Severe storms are moving through Central Florida once again this afternoon.
Most areas will start to get rain until about 7 p.m. About 70 percent of Central Florida should receive measurable rain.
Similar to Monday, residents should expect some storms to be severe. Storms could produce 60 mph wind gusts, small hail and tons of lightning.
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Si no han salido a votar, vayan de ir antes de que lleguen las tormentas. Llegarán al área Metro de #Orlando alrededor de las 3p, moviéndose hacia el este. Podrían perder velocidad y "sentarse" por más tiempo sobre los condados costeros, produciendo inundaciones a las 5 pm. https://t.co/BKsHccff7F
— Irene Sans (@IreneSans) August 18, 2020
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The storms will also move from west to east. The highs for Tuesday will be in the low 90s for Central Florida.
In the tropics, one tropical wave is moving into the Caribbean. Meteorologist Brian Shields said the system is very weak.
Another tropical wave is in the Central Atlantic and may develop further as it moves west. It is too early to know where this system will end. At the moment it is not well-organized and without a well-defined center of circulation, there is no model that will get a good grasp of its outcome.
100 days until Thanksgiving!🦃 pic.twitter.com/c5hLjK0IVF
— Brian Shields (@BrianWFTV) August 18, 2020
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