Tornado Warning Issued for Northwestern Seminole County, Florida
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 3, 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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A Tornado Warning is in effect for northwestern Seminole County until 6:15 PM EDT. Residents in Lake Mary, Sanford, and surrounding areas should take immediate cover.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Seminole County, Florida
- Issued
- April 3, 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 Seminole County, Florida.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Tornado Warning for northwestern Seminole County in east central Florida. This alert is based on radar-indicated rotation from a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts northwestern Seminole County. At 5:40 PM EDT, the storm was located over Lake Mary. Other locations in the path include:
- Sanford
- Winter Springs
- Casselberry
- Heathrow
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from 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. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed in the event of a strike.
Expected Conditions
- Hazards: Tornado and quarter-size hail (up to 1.00 inch).
- Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected. Tree damage is likely.
- Storm Movement: The storm was located over Lake Mary at 5:40 PM EDT, moving east at 5 mph.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective as of 5:40 PM EDT on March 15 and is scheduled to expire at 6:15 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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