Stormy Night in Central Florida – Funnel Clouds Possible

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1135 PM EDT Fri Oct 18 2019

FLZ044>046-144-190415-
Northern Lake County-Orange-Seminole-Southern Lake County-
1135 PM EDT Fri Oct 18 2019

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN
SEMINOLE...SOUTHERN LAKE AND ORANGE COUNTIES...

At 1132 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Mascotte to Lake
Nona. Movement was northwest at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and funnel clouds are possible with these 
storms.

Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Sanford, Apopka, Altamonte Springs and Ocoee. 

Funnel clouds can occasionally touch down and produce brief small
tornadoes. Move indoors and stay away from windows.

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