ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A line of storms and showers moved through Central Florida overnight, dumping heavy rain across much of the region.
The showers began in Marion County, where a severe thunderstorm warning was in effect until 2 a.m.
After the first round of storms, rain continued to fall throughout the morning ahead of another possible round of storms Thursday afternoon.
Before the cold front moved through, News 6 chief meteorologist Tom Sorrells predicted some areas would receive 1 to 2 inches of rain. Some of the stronger storms were expected to produce winds of up to 40-60 mph, along with heavy rain and intense lightning.
The high temperature in Orlando will be 79 degrees Thursday. Once the front clears, the low will drop to 60, Sorrells said.
“For Friday, look for a near-perfect day with sunny skies and a high of 82,” Sorrells said. “Saturday will be much of the same, with a high of 86.”