Overview
- - A National Weather Service wind advisory remains in effect through 6 p.m. ET, with south–southwest winds near 20 mph and frequent gusts around 30–35 mph in the Daytona–Orlando area.
- - Forecasters place the strongest storm window between 7 p.m. and midnight, with a Level 1 severe risk for Orlando, a higher Level 2 risk to the north, and a marginal risk to the south.
- - Expected hazards include damaging winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning, with a small risk of an isolated tornado.
- - Rain chances rise to about 90% overnight, with projected totals of roughly 0.25 to 0.5 inches and lingering showers possible into early Monday.
- - NASCAR moved the Daytona 500 start up by one hour to get the race underway before rain, as late-evening storms could cause localized power issues and difficult travel for high-profile vehicles.