Tornado Watch Issued for Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando

Tornado Watch Issued for Orlando Theme Parks as Hurricane Milton Churns Toward Florida

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Central Florida, home to Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, as Hurricane Milton approaches the state’s Gulf Coast. This watch signifies that conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes in the area.  

The watch is in effect through 9:00 pm today (Wednesday, October 9, 2024), as the storm’s outer bands begin to affect the region.

Related – Walt Disney World to Close Theme Parks and Disney Springs as Hurricane Milton Approaches

Hurricane Milton’s Threat

Hurricane Milton, currently a powerful Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 155 mph, is expected to make landfall late Wednesday night. The storm’s outer rainbands are already impacting central Florida, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds. As the storm moves inland, it is likely to spawn tornadoes, particularly in the right-front quadrant of the hurricane.

Related – Curfew Issued for Parts of Disney World Due to Hurricane Milton

Theme Park Operations

Both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open at this time, but they have announced closures and operational adjustments in anticipation of the hurricane’s impact.  

• Walt Disney World: The resort has implemented a phased closure of its theme parks and Disney Springs, starting Wednesday afternoon. Several resort hotels, including Fort Wilderness, have also been closed. It is anticipated that the parks will remain closed on Thursday.  
• Universal Orlando: Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and CityWalk will close early on Wednesday and remain closed on Thursday. Volcano Bay Water Park is closed on Wednesday and Thursday, and Halloween Horror Nights is canceled for both nights.  

Tornado Watch Details

Residents and visitors are urged to be aware of the potential for tornadoes and take necessary precautions.

Safety Recommendations

• Stay informed: Monitor weather updates from the National Hurricane Center and local news.
• Seek shelter: If a tornado warning is issued, seek shelter immediately in a sturdy building or interior room on the lowest floor.
• Be prepared: Have a plan in place and know what to do in case of a tornado.

This is a developing situation, and we will continue to provide updates as they become available.

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