ORLANDO, Fla. — Thunderstorms brought torrential rain, strong wind, and downed trees in parts of Central Florida on Sunday afternoon.

Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for Orange, Seminole, Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties.

The storms were capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts, quarter-sized hail, and flash flooding.

In Marion County, the Sheriff's Office reported multiple trees down in the Belleview, Summerfield, and Ocklawaha areas. There were also reports of scattered vehicle crashes and small pockets of power outages.

Much quieter weather is in store for the overnight, with morning lows in the mid 70s under partly cloudy skies.

We’ll open up the work week Monday with more warmth and more storms. Southeasterly winds will again push showers and storms to mainly inland areas, with most along the coast staying dry. Highs for Monday will be in the low 90s.

Some changes do arrive for midweek. Southwesterly winds will develop, along with increased moisture from a tropical wave. The result will be increased rain chances for Tuesday and Wednesday, with the best chance for activity along the coast. Highs both days will be in the low 90s.

The elevated rain chances continue to close next week, with again better chances east of Interstate 4. Highs for Thursday and Friday will be in the low 90s.

There are early indications that slightly drier may arrive for next weekend. This would reduce rain chances and keep temperatures in the low 90s both Saturday and Sunday.

Beach and Surf Conditions

Boaters should watch out for afternoon and early evening storms in inland areas Monday, with light southeasterly winds. Surfers will have poor conditions, with just a minor east-southeasterly trade swell. The rip current threat will be low for Monday, with Atlantic water temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s.

Tropical Update

There is a new tropical wave we're watching near the Turks and Caicos. The system is very weak and is lifting toward the northwest. The complex will bring enhanced moisture to the Bahamas and portions of the South Florida. Right now, this system has a low chance for development.

Atlantic hurricane season runs through November 30. 

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