Disney4me Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 It is hurricane season, and we are constantly keeping an eye on severe weather that could affect your Disney World vacation. Magic Kingdom during Hurricane Debby Right now, the National Hurricane Center is tracking not one, not two, but FIVE areas of interest in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. That’s right, there are five disturbances that the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on. However, before anyone panics, ALL of the current disturbances have a LOW chance of development in the next seven days. ©NHC Of course, a low chance of development does not mean a zero chance, and weather is constantly developing, but right now there is not a high chance of a severe storm developing. All of the disturbances have a 30% or less chance of developing in the next seven days. ©WESH 2 News The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1st through November 30th. This year, the NOAA National Weather Service predicted above-normal hurricane activity, so we have been expecting an active hurricane season. We will continue to keep an eye on these disturbances and provide you with updates! Rain on Main Street The good news is that even if you find yourself with a Disney World vacation planned during hurricane season, Disney World is well equipped to deal with the severe weather. You will want to take extra precautions if you are visiting during hurricane season including packing lots of rain gear. Rain during Hurricane Debby It is also important to manage your expectations of Disney World during a hurricane. While Disney World has earned a great reputation of being a safe place to be, the parks and resorts will look a bit different during an emergency. Magic Kingdom during Hurricane Idalia Attractions and restaurants may be closed, and some programming may be limited. Depending on the severity of the storm, the parks may close or have a delayed opening. However, Disney World will still make sure you are well taken care of! Hurricane Nicole in Disney’s Hollywood Studios If you want to learn even more about traveling to Disney World during hurricane season, make sure to check out our video all about surviving hurricane season at Disney World: We will continue to monitor the weather reports as we continue through hurricane season. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on severe weather that could impact your Disney World vacation. Read more about planning a trip to Disney World during hurricane season! STORM UPDATES A Step-by-Step Guide to Hurricane Cancelation Policies and Refunds in Disney World How to Handle the Worst-Case Scenario During Hurricane Season at Disney World The BEST Hurricane-Ready Hotels in Disney World 6 Items You Need For a Hurricane in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Have you been to Disney World during a hurricane? Let us know about your experience in the comments!The post NEWS: National Hurricane Center Tracking FIVE Potential Storms first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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