WEATHER ALERT DAY: All of Central Florida under tornado watch until 6 p.m.
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Key Points:
- Central Florida is under a tornado watch until 6 p.m. Saturday, with conditions favorable for tornadoes and the greatest risk of strong-to-severe storms early afternoon through evening.
- A cold front will trigger scattered storms from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., with heavy rain, frequent lightning, and wind gusts up to 50 mph or greater, especially near and north of the I-4 corridor including Orlando.
- The primary threats from storms include damaging wind gusts with a 5–15% chance of severe winds, a low risk of brief tornadoes or hail, and a wind advisory in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.
- Despite storms, a Red Flag Warning is in place south of Orlando due to dry conditions and gusty winds, with officials warning against outdoor burning as fires could spread rapidly, including from lightning strikes.
- Cooler, breezy conditions will arrive Sunday with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, lingering rain mainly in southern areas, and drier, sunnier weather returning farther north.
