A massive cold front is coming through Florida today, causing severe weather, and Disney World is in the path of the storm.
The Orlando Sentinel reported that several surrounding counties had been issued a tornado watch until 4 p.m. today. It will be a windy day, which might make for a good park day until it starts pouring rain.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Central Florida on Thursday that lasts until 4 p.m.
Counties in the watch include Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole Sumter and Volusia as well as several other counties in Florida as a strong system moves across the state.
Orlando Sentinel
The Sentinel article also mentions the possibility of hail and winds up to 60 mph.
Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, small hail and 1 to 2 inches of rain are possible in addition to the threat of tornadoes, the NWS said.
Orlando Sentinel
The weather in Central Florida is always unpredictable, so it’s essential to stay informed and updated on the weather in the area. Make sure to have a plan B if you plan on using the skyline or boat transportation to get around Disney World today. We will continue to update this article with information and changes as the day continues.
Hi, I'm Erica, and I write about all things Disney. Before working for The DIS, I was a theme park performer at SeaWorld, but I also performed at Disney. I have such an immense love for theme parks to the point I studied them in college.
