Prepare Now! Tornado Watch Issued for Six Central Florida Counties Through 8 PM

Photo byStorm Prediction Center

By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC)
Publish Date: August 4th, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 594, effective until 8:00 PM EDT today, covering Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia counties in Central Florida. This alert comes as thunderstorms are expected to intensify under the influence of Tropical Storm Debby.

Key Threats and Weather Dynamics

• Tornadoes: A few tornadoes are possible, particularly in the stronger cells of the storm.
• Wind Gusts: Isolated damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible.
• Storm Coverage: Thunderstorms are likely to increase in coverage and intensity this afternoon within the outer bands of Tropical Storm Debby.
• Geographical Extent: The tornado watch area extends approximately 70 statute miles east and west of a line from 25 miles east northeast of Valdosta, Georgia, to 20 miles southeast of Naples, Florida.

Photo byWeather.gov

Residents in affected areas, including cities such as Daytona Beach, Sanford, Apopka, and Leesburg, should prepare for severe weather conditions. The National Weather Service advises securing outdoor objects, preparing an emergency kit, and planning for immediate shelter if conditions worsen.

Precautionary Measures and Aviation Impacts Residents should remain alert as conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Listening for updates and possible warnings is crucial. Aviation sectors may experience extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts up to 60 knots, with some cumulonimbus clouds reaching maximum tops up to 500.

Stay tuned to ISC News & Media for continuous updates on this developing weather situation. Remember, a tornado watch means that conditions are right for tornadoes; it is not a guarantee but a warning to be prepared.

Photo byiSkyCreations - News & Media

--------
Disclaimer: This material is not to be redistributed or rebroadcast without permission from iSkyCreations, LLC. For media inquiries, contact support@iskycreations.com.

©2024 iSkyCreations, LLC. - News & Media