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We’re keeping a close eye on Hurricane Milton as it heads for Florida.
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Businesses and residents of Central Florida have been preparing for the incoming storm. Both Disney World and Universal Orlando are planning temporary closures ahead of the storm, and locals are evacuating or preparing to shelter in place by stocking up on the essentials. Now that we’re mid-week and the storm is coming closer, what do things look like?
Orlando International Airport
The closure of the Orlando International Airport comes ahead of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall early Thursday morning. Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida and move through the Central Florida area.
Universal Orlando Resort has just announced adjustments to their operations due to Hurricane Milton.
Universal Orlando
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida early Thursday morning; however, the storm will be bringing severe weather prior to landfall. Forecasters anticipate heavy rain and strong winds for much of Central Florida.
Hurricane Milton is getting closer to Florida. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is currently predicting the hurricane to make landfall early Thursday morning, but wind and rain is expected to arrive ahead of its landfall.
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The NHC is expecting heavy rainfall and the potential for hurricane-force winds in the Central Florida and Disney World area. Disney World just provided an update about their change and cancelation fees.
In Central Florida, we’re preparing for a major storm.
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Hurricane Milton is set to roll through the state in the next few days, and businesses and residents are prepping to deal with the fallout. Theme parks have modified procedures and booking policies, while government officials are encouraging people to take Tuesday to gather supplies. But if you’re taking a flight out, what do things look like at the airport?
Hurricane Milton is on its way to Florida.
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The hurricane is currently a category 5 hurricane but is expected to make landfall as category 3 on Wednesday, October 9th. Its path is likely to cross over the Orlando and Disney World areas, and they are currently in a hurricane warning. Due to that, Disney World has officially announced a few closures at the resort.
We’re keeping a close eye on the incoming storm that’s set to impact Central Florida.
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Hurricane Milton should be making landfall later this week in Florida. Currently, the storm is registered as a Category 5 hurricane with strong winds and heavy rains. And if you’re going to be riding out the weather in the area of impact, you may be wondering what you should do. A recent cell phone alert is doling out warnings and tips.
Hurricane Milton is currently being tracked by the National Hurricane Center as well as numerous local news sources in Florida.
Hollywood Studios October 7th
The storm is currently a category 5 hurricane but is expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast as a category 3 hurricane. This is good news for those living along the coast, but what about those who live further inland, particularly in Orlando? The track predictions for Hurricane Milton have changed slightly several times over the past few days, but let’s take a look at whether Orlando and Disney World can expect to be hit by the storm.
We’ve been following along with Hurricane Milton as it progressed from a tropical depression to a tropical storm to a hurricane.
Hollywood Studios October 7th
The predicted path of Hurricane Milton shows it heading for the West Coast of the Florida Peninsula and eventually onwards to Orlando and Disney World. Days after Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 35 Florida counties, including the two Disney World resides in (Orange and Osceola), the storm has strengthened. Let’s take a look at the latest updates.
If you’ve been planning to visit Disney World this week, we’re sure you’ve probably been paying attention to the latest weather news.
Magic Kingdom
If not, Tropical Storm Milton is forecasted to arrive and make landfall in Florida on Tuesday or Wednesday. By then, forecasters have estimated that it could be a Category 3 hurricane. Ahead of the storm, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a State of Emergency for 35 counties, including the counties where Disney World is. So you might be wondering if you should still go to Disney World or if you should cancel your trip. We’re going to go through what you need to know before you make that decision.
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