Strong Storms Slam Orlando Area this Afternoon
With a Severe Thunderstorm Warning just issued on top of the earlier warnings and watches, Orange County continues to feel the effects of yet another powerful storm system today. A strong band of rain, lightning and wind continues to sweep through Walt Disney World this afternoon.
Line of storms continue working through the area- here’s a look at the wide radar shot now… pic.twitter.com/ijbIefaUbp
— Eric Burris (@EricBurrisWESH) April 2, 2022
Earlier, Walt Disney World found itself under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that just expired at 3:30 p.m. The system packed powerful winds and an incredible downpour of water. Minutes ago, another warning was issued for the tail-end of the powerful system’s first wave, expiring at 4:15 p.m.
Here’s the radar for the Severe Thunderstorm Warning; Interactive Radar: https://t.co/py64C7xkPG pic.twitter.com/nqaN0hjLrt
— Eric Burris (@EricBurrisWESH) April 2, 2022
Areas east of Orange County also continue to have warnings posted due to the enormous storm.
Here’s a look at the where the Severe Thunderstorm Warning is. Stay with @WESH 2 for the latest… pic.twitter.com/imIP1CCEmS
— Alex Alecci (@AlexAlecciWESH) April 2, 2022
Just a few moments prior to the new warnings WESH meteorologist Alex Alecci advised caution in the ever changing system. “All the Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been dropped for now but we are keeping a close eye on the storms as they continue to push east. We’ll bring you updates as storms develop,” Alecci said in his tweet.
Image Credit: @AlexAlecciWESH/Twitter
Unline many of the recent storm system to track through the Orlando area, today’s thunderstorms appear to be quite extensive. Radar predictions show the band hovering over Walt Disney World well into the evening hours and even into the later night. Be safe out there tonight park goers!
