Orlando International Airport issues ground stop due to storms

Flights to Orlando and Tampa were grounded around 2:30 p.m. Sunday due to thunderstorms, according to the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). Flights from Orlando were delayed an average of 90 minutes, while flights from Tampa were delayed an average of 60 minutes and increasing.

Longwood residents brace for potential severe weather

Central Florida is bracing for severe storms across the area. This is the last thing Seminole County residents want to hear, as it hasn't even been a week since storms whipped up a EF-2 tornado. Residents in Longwood are prepping ahead of the potential weather impacts.

Florida severe weather threat: Timeline, forecast, live weather maps

There is the potential for severe weather across the southeastern parts of the United States over the next several days, including Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia. On Sunday, that severe weather threat will extend into both north and Central Florida.

Orlando PM Weather Forecast: March 15th, 2025

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard braces us for a system bringing another round of storms for our Sunday. A few could turn severe, which is why it is a FOX 35 Storm Alert Day.

Florida tornadoes, severe weather: How to prepare, what to do

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard talks about tornadoes, which are one of the main weather impacts heading towards Central Florida on Sunday. The National Weather Service (NWS) says tornadoes are spawned from powerful thunderstorms, and they can cause fatalities and devastate a neighborhood in seconds. Tornadoes develop extremely rapidly, and may dissipate just as quickly. The NWS says that most tornadoes are on the ground for less than 15 minutes.

Florida braces for severe weather, tornadoes ahead of Sunday

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard gives us an update on the severe weather system approaching Florida. There is the potential for severe weather across the southeastern parts of the United States over the next several days, including Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia. On Sunday, that severe weather threat will extend into both north and Central Florida.

Florida tornadoes and severe weather: How to prepare and what to do

The FOX 35 Storm Team has designated Sunday, March 16, as a Storm Alert Day due to the potential for severe weather, strong thunderstorms and tornadoes. With tornadoes being one of the main weather impacts, here's how you can prepare and what you can do to ensure both you and your family stay safe.