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Strong storms with heavy rain, damaging winds likely to impact weekend in Central Florida

A Tornado Warning was issued for Brevard County on Friday morning as strong storms moved through Central Florida. 

The warning expired at 8:45 a.m.

A stationary front has moved into the area, bringing periodic downpours to the morning commute.

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There is a "FLOOD ADVISORY" in effect for Lake, Orange, Seminole and Volusia counties until 7:15 a.m. Expect minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. The risk of strong to severe storms increases on Saturday. That is why we have declared Saturday a FOX 35 Storm Alert Day.

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The same front remains in place and with daytime heating and the arrival of an upper-level system, strong storms will fire up after 12 p.m. sticking around through the evening hours.

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The main threats will be heavy rain and damaging wind gusts.

Sunday brings another chance for rain before clearing out on Monday.

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