Tornado Warning Issued for Central Seminole County, Florida Until 6:15 PM EDT
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NOAA issued it on April 2, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued an immediate Tornado Warning for central Seminole County, including Sanford, as radar indicates a storm capable of producing a tornado.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Central Florida
- Issued
- April 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Melbourne FL
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Florida.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Tornado Warning for central Seminole County in east central Florida. This alert is based on radar-indicated rotation and is effective until 6:15 PM EDT on March 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers central Seminole County. At 5:49 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sanford. Other locations expected to be impacted include the Sanford Airport.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid all windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
- Hazards: Tornado and quarter-size hail.
- Movement: The storm is moving northeast at 15 mph.
- Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Mobile homes will likely be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 5:49 PM EDT and is currently scheduled to expire at 6:15 PM EDT on March 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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