ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 is monitoring strong to severe storms on Tuesday.
12:15 p.m. update:
The City of Oviedo shared a video showing pea-sized hail falling on a metal roof at City Hall
The National Weather Service has extended the Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Seminole and Orange counties until 1 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Oviedo FL, Goldenrod FL and Bithlo FL until 1:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/YOlxhrL6R0
— NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) May 12, 2026
12 p.m. update:
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for parts of Seminole and Orange counties.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Oviedo FL, Goldenrod FL and Bithlo FL until 12:45 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/JGEY5ZHCLe
— NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) May 12, 2026
The weather alert includes Oviedo, Chuluota, Goldenrod, and Bithlo.
The warning is expected to remain in effect until 12:45 p.m.
11:30 a.m. update:
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of Seminole County.
The warning includes Sanford, Lake Mary, Winter Springs, Altamonte Springs, and Oviedo.
The warning is expected to last until 12 p.m. as the storm moves east.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Sanford FL, Altamonte Springs FL and Oviedo FL until 12:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/a4mUBNa6bn
— NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) May 12, 2026
Original report:
Central Florida is waking up on Tuesday to another hot and soupy start, with morning temperatures running so warm that some areas could once again challenge record-high minimum temperatures for the date.
However, changes are on the way.
A cold front dipping southward into our area this afternoon will increase rain and thunderstorm chances across Central Florida.
Widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening hours as the boundary moves through.
While not everyone will see rain, a few storms could become strong to marginally severe.
The primary threats will include damaging wind gusts, small hail, and torrential downpours capable of producing brief localized flooding and reduced visibility on area roadways.
The approaching front will also bring a noticeable drop in temperatures compared to the recent stretch of summerlike heat.
Afternoon highs today are expected to top out mainly in the 80s, with some communities holding in the upper 70s thanks to increasing clouds and scattered rainfall.
Despite the slight cooldown, humidity levels will remain elevated, keeping conditions muggy through much of the day.
Residents are encouraged to stay weather aware Tuesday afternoon and evening, especially if outdoor plans are scheduled.
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