Tropical Depression 13 Strengthens to Tropical Storm Laura; May Approach Florida as Category 1 Hurricane by Early Next Week

Jessica Figueroa

Tropical Depression 13 Strengthens to Tropical Storm Laura; May Approach Florida as Category 1 Hurricane by Early Next Week

Jessica Figueroa

Tropical Depression 13 Strengthens to Tropical Storm Laura; May Approach Florida as Category 1 Hurricane by Early Next Week

Tropical Depression 13 has now strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura, according to the National Weather Service.

The tropical storm could strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane by the time it reaches Florida, though conditions are still uncertain depending on the path it takes. NWS predictions expect tropical-storm-force winds to arrive in the state early next week, with central Florida possibly in its path.

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Central Florida recently prepared for the latest tropical storm to hit the state, Tropical Storm Isaias. Thankfully, there were only minor impacts to the region.

Walt Disney World’s Hurricane Policy states that a Hurricane Watch or Warning must be issued for cancellation or change fees to be waived. 

You can check for any further updates from the National Hurricane Center here, and read up on Walt Disney World’s hurricane policy here.