Strong storms possible across Central Florida. Here’s when

Highest chance around and north of Orlando Thursday

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Severe storms are rolling through the area.

A tornado warning for East-central Volusia County expired at 6 p.m.

Several disturbances rolled through the Deep South, which will eventually move down parts of the Florida Peninsula.

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Most of Thursday afternoon will be dry with highs surging into the mid-90s. It will feel more like 100 degrees at times.

For the afternoon, another broken line of storms will approach Central Florida.

Future radar

A few of these storms could be strong, especially north of Orlando.

Severe risk

Storm chances gradually fade Thursday evening.

A few storms will be around Friday with a couple possibly becoming strong again through Central Florida. The main threats will be damaging wind and hail. Lightning and heavy rain will accompany any storm that develops.

A few more strong storms will be possible Saturday. The best chance for storms Saturday will be early in the afternoon.

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Jonathan Kegges joined the News 6 team in June 2019 and now covers weather on TV and all digital platforms.

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