{"id":156798,"date":"2026-02-16T02:38:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T02:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/156798\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T02:38:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T02:38:16","slug":"severe-storms-sweep-across-central-florida-tornado-watch-in-effect-until-8-pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/156798\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe storms sweep across Central Florida; Tornado watch in effect until 8 PM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A Weather Alert Day continues through the late evening hours, as strong storms will push through parts of Central Florida.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A Tornado Watch remains in effect for Marion and Flagler counties until 8 pm, and the watch may be expanded southward later this evening.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bd8440b9c7a0e5918ecfa607c7ab5b0d.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A watch means conditions are favorable for isolated tornadoes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The rain and storms will move quickly through the area, with activity likely arriving along the I-4 corridor around 9-11 pm and exiting south Brevard after midnight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The greatest threat with these storms remains gusty winds over 55 mph and small hail. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out either.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"905\" height=\"508\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cf442a8f7b3937854661cf608568460f.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The rain and storms will exit Sunday night, with quieter and cooler weather returning for Presidents\u2019 Day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After this storm system exits, no major rain is likely over the next 5-7 days.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"537\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/b58270a7fc84040e059bdc3891aba40c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Stay with Severe Weather Center 9 for the latest on the storm threat this evening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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