ORLANDO, Fla. – A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Central Florida until 8 p.m. Monday.
Widespread storms are expected to develop as a strong cold front pushes down the Florida peninsula.
The main threats with Monday’s storms will be damaging wind and hail. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out.
Frequent lightning and torrential downpours will accompany any storm that develops.
A severe thunderstorm watch means the potential is there for severe storms to develop.
A severe thunderstorm is defined as a storm having winds in excess of 58mph, hail the size of quarters or larger, or containing a tornado.
Be prepared to take action if warnings are issued.
For severe thunderstorms, seek shelter in a sturdy structure away from windows.
If a tornado warning is issued, get into the most interior room of your home away from windows. Make sure this room is on the lowest level.
If in a mobile home, evacuate to a sturdy structure.
Monday afternoon through Tuesday
Regardless if warnings are issued, strong storms containing frequent lightning, torrential rainfall, and strong winds will be expected for a good chunk of Central Florida through the evening.
The main threats will be damaging wind and hail. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out.
Storm chances should completely clear Central Florida by 8 p.m. Storms will wind down first north of Orlando and gradually push out from north to south.
Behind the storms, a strong push of cold air blasts into Central Florida.
Temperatures will plummet into the 40s for most of the region, with 50s closer to the coast and the potential for 30s north of Orlando.
Highs on Tuesday will struggle to climb out of the 50s. Central Florida will begin to dry out during the day.
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