Significant Weather Advisory for Attractions Area Until 3:45 PM Friday (8/21)

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
311 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN SEMINOLE...LAKE AND
WESTERN ORANGE COUNTIES UNTIL 345 PM EDT...

At 310 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Leesburg to Lake Louisa. Movement was
northeast at 30 mph.

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

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

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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