Tropical Storm Elsa has been upgraded to a hurricane once again as it approaches Florida’s west coast this evening. The storm is gaining strength as it nears the state. In anticipation of the adverse weather conditions, Walt Disney World canceled fireworks at EPCOT tonight and plans to present a modified version of Happily Ever After … Read more
Tropical Storm Eta has regained hurricane strength and is forecasted to make landfall in Central Florida tomorrow, according to the National Hurricane Center. The NHC reported that Eta had strengthened just off of the state’s southwest coast, bringing sustained winds up to 75 miles per hour, and even higher gusts. Currently, the latest map (which … Read more
Believe it or not, we’re still in the midst of Hurricane Season here in Florida, and yet another Tropical Storm is announced to hit South and Central Florida in the coming days. Tropical Storm ETA is currently hovering over parts of Central America, however it is expected to make its way across Cuba and over … Read more
The National Hurricane Center reported on Twitter that Tropical Depression 19 has formed east of Florida’s southern coast. The storm strengthened into a tropical depression around 5:00 pm and is expected to drop heavy rainfall from central to southern Florida. Currently, a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the southeast coast. The rainfall is … Read more
The National Weather Service has announced that Tropical Depression 13 has formed over the tropical central Atlantic. Currently, details of the long-range track and intensity forecasts are uncertain, however the system could bring rainfall and wind impacts to portions of Florida this weekend and early next week. Those potentially impacted should monitor the system’s progress … Read more
As Tropical Storm Isaias could affect areas of Orlando, Walt Disney World has begun making preparations to the theme parks to ensure all areas of the parks can withstand Tropical Storm conditions. Let’s take a look at the precautions that have started to take place in EPCOT. These Purple Martin birdhouses in Future World have … Read more
Hurricane Isaias has been gaining strength in the Atlantic Ocean. It is currently projected to remain a category 1 storm, though it’s possible that could change. According to the National Hurricane Center, Isaias was about 50 miles south-southwest of Nassau, Bahamas this morning. Isaias was moving northwest at 12 mph and has sustained winds of … Read more
As Hurricane Isaias prepares to hit Orlando with tropical-storm-force rain and wind, it’s being reported that Guests staying at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground are being asked to remove all items they are storing outside, and if staying in a tent, being asked to relocate. In a letter sent to Guests, it reads, “Dear … Read more
Hurricane Isaias continues to make its way towards the east coast of Florida. As of the latest 5:00 PM advisory, a State of Emergency as well as Hurricane Watches and Warnings have been issued for several counties along the east coast of Florida. While the path for the Category 1-2 hurricane does not directly impact … Read more
Tropical Storm Isaias was officially upgraded to Hurricane status overnight, and continues to make its way towards the east coast of Florida. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued along the Treasure Coast. While the path for the Category 1-2 hurricane continues to slowly shift east, Central Florida could still face storm force winds this … Read more
Hurricane Dorian has made landfall in the Bahamas as a Category 5 major hurricane with sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts over 220 mph, making it a “catastrophic” storm with “devastating winds,” according to the National Hurricane Center. As the current forecast stands, Central Florida will feel impacts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Per the Orlando Sentinel, … Read more
The 11:00 AM update from the National Hurricane Center is here and the NHC has stated that Hurricane Dorian is now the strongest hurricane in modern record to hit the northwestern Bahamas, making it stronger than Hurricane Michael in 2018 and Hurricane Andrew in 1992. JUST IN: Hurricane Dorian has become the "strongest hurricane in … Read more
Hurricane Dorian continues to track east of Florida, meaning the eye of the storm is not expected to make landfall on the state. However, parts of Florida are still in the cone of uncertainty, as the storm could possibly end up hitting Florida. Florida is now in a tropical storm watch which is an improvement … Read more
Latest updates on Hurricane Dorian indicate that it is moving further east and off the Florida coast. The forecasted track for Hurricane Dorian has been updated to miss Florida, with Dorian now expected to make landfall between Georgia and the Carolinas. Florida is not entirely safe however, as the state remains in the “Cone of … Read more
The forecasted track for Hurricane Dorian has been updated to miss Florida, with Dorian now expected to make landfall between Georgia and the Carolinas. Florida is not entirely safe however, as the state remains in the “Cone of Uncertainty” which means a shift in Dorian could put Florida directly in the path of the storm. … Read more
According to the National Hurricane Center Hurricane Dorian has strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Dorian is still tracking to make landfall as a Category 4 storm north of West Palm Beach. Brevard County has started mandatory evacuations for some residents in the coastal regions. Here’s the latest update from the National Hurricane Center: Key … Read more