Significant Weather Advisory for Attractions Area until 4:15 PM Thursday 7/18

A storm producing intense lightning is affecting the attractions area right now.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
331 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN SEMINOLE AND
SOUTHWESTERN ORANGE COUNTIES UNTIL 415 PM EDT...

At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Bay Lake to near Lake Jessup. These storms were
nearly stationary.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Ocoee and Winter Garden.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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