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Storms to bring heavy rain, lightning to Jacksonville area through Thursday

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The Jacksonville area is expected to see heavy rain, lightning and the possibility of an isolated tornado through Thursday night.

A tornado warning was issued for St. Johns County Tuesday afternoon as heavy rain and lightning moved through the area. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado came through southern St. Johns County.

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Waves of heavy rain and lightning are expected to hit Jacksonville through Thursday.

Storms are expected to bring damaging winds and between 2 and 4 inches of rain by Thursday.

Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with periods of heavy rain and storms. The most rainfall is expected Wednesday night.

Heavy rain may lead to short-term, moderate street flooding in areas with poor drainage.