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Storms bring heavy rain, strong winds and some hail in Central Florida

Tornadoes Cause Damage In Florida Panhandle

A tornado watch was issued Saturday afternoon for all of central Florida as strong storms moved over the area, bringing heavy rain, wind and, in some areas, hail.

The National Weather Service said thunderstorms gained strength in south eastern central Florida just after 5 p.m.

Meanwhile, in the north Palm Beach area, a tornado was caught on video flipping a car, reported CBS12 News.

After a lull, another band of storms associated with an approaching cold front was forecast to sweep east from the Gulf of Mexico late Saturday night, according to NWS.

These storms may have stronger wind forces because of “favorable wind fields,” imposing a threat of overnight tornadoes as the storms push into Lake, Volusia, Seminole, Orange and Osceola counties around 4 a.m. Sunday

“Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings and consider keeping your phone on and charged,” an NWS summary read.

In Orlando, meteorologists forecast showers and thunderstorms mainly before 2 a.m. and after 5 a.m. on Sunday. Low temperatures are expected to reach 70 degrees while winds sustain around 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Showers and thunderstorms may continue then though Sunday morning, between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., according to NWS.