OIA flights canceled and delayed as Storms sweep across central Florida

Orlando, Fla. — A line of strong storms crossed Central Florida today, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings in multiple counties, tornado watches and a ground stoppage at Orlando International Airport.

The most severe weather came late in the afternoon just in time for the holiday Friday rush home. Listeners reported downed trees and scattered tree branches in several local counties, as well as hail in Lake County.

Several Flight were canceled at OIA and at least several others delayed. The storms also forced the outside Orlando Magic playoff party to move inside Amway Center ahead of Friday nights game.

Winds will be strong through Saturday, temperatures Saturday will be much more comfortable, highs in the mid 70s, in the evening the temperature will drop to the mid 50’s.  Drier air arrives just in time for Easter, with the winds out of the northwest.

Highs Sunday will reach the mid to upper 70s with plenty of sunshine.