{"id":156113,"date":"2026-02-15T04:12:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T04:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/156113\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T04:12:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T04:12:14","slug":"central-florida-braces-for-dangerous-winds-and-severe-storms-sunday-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/156113\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Florida braces for dangerous winds and severe storms Sunday night"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Weather Alert Day is in effect for Sunday evening for an elevated fire danger and strong to severe storms impacting Central Florida.<\/p>\n

A powerful storm system will push into the area Sunday, increasing winds and bringing a line of strong storms.<\/p>\n

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Winds will increase during the day on Sunday, with wind gusts over 35 mph possible. A Wind Advisory is posted for Marion County for Sunday PM.<\/p>\n

With the dry vegetation in place, this will lead to an elevated fire danger on Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening.<\/p>\n

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Much of the area has been outlooked for isolated strong storms, with Marion County under a scattered severe storm threat.<\/p>\n

With the earlier start time for the Daytona 500, it is highly likely the race will escape the storms.<\/p>\n

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The strong storms will likely push into northwest areas during the early evening hours and impact much of Central Florida during the mid-to-late evening.<\/p>\n

The greatest threats with these storms will be gusty winds over 55 mph and small hail. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out either.<\/p>\n

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The rain and storms will exit Sunday night, with quieter weather returning for Presidents\u2019 Day.<\/p>\n

Stay with Severe Weather Center 9 for the latest on the Weather Alert Day for Sunday.<\/p>\n

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Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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