After a full day of heavy rain and severe storms Tuesday we are hoping for eventually a quieter Wednesday, which should happen after the morning.

Tornado warnings were issued for Orange and Osceola counties twice, but all warnings have expired. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were also issued for Osceola, Orange and Seminole counties, but all of those have expired, too.

Flooding in Edgewater

In Volusia County the heavy rains are causing some flooding concerns, with steady rain for much of the day on Tuesday.

Edgewater officials reported over 6 inches of rain since Tuesday morning.

It's caused some flooding on some roads, with warning signs for water on roadways on major roads like U.S. Highway 1,  a concern officials expect to have throughout the night.

They've also had some water coming up and threatening a few homes, but Fire Chief Steven Cousins said that no significant damage has been caused as of Tuesday afternoon. The biggest worry is if it continues to rain overnight into Wednesday.

Which is why they are asking residents who are at risk to get sandbags and prepare for more rain that is supposed to come overnight.

Sandbags available at the fire department in Edgewater, where the chief says he will be monitoring the situation if storms do escalate.

Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach offering sandbags

Port Orange has sandbags and dirt available to the community while supplies last. Residents must bring shovels to fill their own bags. Double-lined trash bags will work just as well as sandbags. The bags and dirt are available at the following locations:

New Smyrna Beach has sandbags available. Sand and bags are provided. Residents must bring shovels and fill their own bags. There is a limit of 20 sandbags per household. For more information, call 386-424-2209. The sandbags are located at the following locations:

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An approaching cold front brought heavy rain and storms to Central Florida all day Tuesday.  Some areas dealt with flooding due to a large amount of rain falling in a short period of time.  With the potential for more rain through around midday Wednesday, a Flood Watch has been issued until noon.  Once the front clears the area by early afternoon, drier and cooler air will move in and clear things out in time for Thanksgiving.

The chance for rain and a few storms will continue overnight as the front slides across the Peninsula. Cooler air will begin to filter in, but really only make it to Flagler and Marion counties by daybreak. Throughout the morning on Wednesday, rain will taper and temperatures will continue to fall. Highs will be limited to the middle 60s with strong wind out of the northwest.  This wind will create some hazardous conditions on the ocean and area lakes.  A Small Craft Advisory and offshore Gale Warning has been issued.   

Unseasonably cool but dry weather is slated for Thanksgiving with a warm-up returning by the weekend. Highs on the actual holiday will reach the upper 60s. High pressure will stick around through the rest of the holiday weekend with sunshine lasting through Saturday and Sunday.

No activity is occurring in the tropics as we have now entered the final week of hurricane season. The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially ends Nov. 30.

Catch your Tropical Updates at :21 and :51 minutes past each hour on News 13.

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