Hurricane Erin, Florida
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Central Florida’s coastline is preparing for significant impacts from Hurricane Erin, despite the storm not making landfall in the area.
The Orlando National Weather Service warns of rough weather in Florida with a High Surf Advisory and high rip current risks. Thunderstorms and showers are likely, with heavy rainfall possible inland into early next week.
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Morning clouds will help cap daytime heat in Central Florida on Sunday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said. Showers and storms are expected in the area in the afternoon, Covey said.
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