Walt Disney World Under Tornado Watch as Tropical Storm Debby Moves Closer - Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Likely

Aug 04, 2024 in "Severe Weather impacts to Walt Disney World"

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Tropical Storm Debby

Posted: Sunday August 4, 2024 11:06am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 8 pm today for the Walt Disney World theme park areas as the effects of Tropical Storm Debby begin to be felt in the region.

Tropical Storm Debby

A weather watch is a precautionary alert that advises of the potential for hazardous weather conditions, while a weather warning is a more urgent notification that dangerous weather is imminent or already happening.

The greatest concern for East Central Florida, including the Walt Disney World area, is heavy rainfall. Forecasts predict 2-4 inches of rain, with localized amounts of 4-6 inches possible, particularly north and west of the I-4 corridor. This could lead to flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

Tropical Storm Debby is expected to strengthen as it continues to move north into the eastern Gulf of Mexico today into Monday. The potential exists for localized flooding from heavy rainfall, occasional gusts to tropical storm force, and a few tornado in the outer rainbands over east central Florida (mainly today into Monday).

Walt Disney World guests should monitor weather updates closely, as the storm’s track could bring further impacts to the area. So far, Disney has not announced any operational impacts to Walt Disney World theme parks or resorts.

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HauntedPirateAug 06, 2024

What happened to the fearmonger saying it was going to rain all week at WDW? Surely WDW has closed down due to the amount of rain they are getting and Orlando has descended into utter chaos... *checks local news channels and weather reports* Hmmm... None of the fearmonger's predictions came true? Shocking. When can we expect the next round of fearmongering weather predictions?

Dead2009Aug 06, 2024

Because it's recommended you seek shelter even if it's not on the ground. It's not that difficult and completely different than saying the worst was still hitting Orlando. You know what hit Orlando? Heavy rain. That's about it.

LilofanAug 06, 2024

Yes tornado warning with the posted warnings from the forum member for people to seek shelter immediately

lazyboy97oAug 06, 2024

A hurricane warning was not issued. A tornado warning, which is different from a tornado watch, was issued due to radar indications. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Storm Reports for yesterday do not list any tornadoes in Florida, suggesting that despite the radar indications a tornado did not actually form and touch down. The wind in Bay Lake was such a non-issue that Disney put out unsecured, unweighted sign boards announcing potential area closures during the fireworks.

LilofanAug 06, 2024

Inclement weather like recently surely derails anticipated shows like this and disappoints many that will miss it.

Royal Purple PigmentAug 06, 2024

This sign was posted in the vicinity of the carousel yesterday evening. I left before the show started so I am not sure what actually happened back there.

LilofanAug 06, 2024

Oh but there was a hurricane warning Gring posted with instructions of seek shelter immed. 🙄 at Bay Lake which is WDW ( even you Dead posting advising tornado close to WDW) . Not fear mongering by a mile.

Dead2009Aug 06, 2024

So it looks like Orlando was spared even with the fear mongering. I hope the one member on here that was traveling today was able to make it without issue.

DobergeAug 06, 2024

Luminous ran tonight without Pyro, which makes sense considering they probably had to make the call a while ago when unsure about weather.

LilofanAug 05, 2024

Getting insurance is one thing if your home can pass the 4 point inspection by the independent home inspector. If not get ready to make repairs $$$ to pass inspection. State Farm BTW will no longer insure homes that are more than 30 years old.

networkproAug 05, 2024

Lots of it is rolling down the stock market drains today.

GhostHost1000Aug 05, 2024

Ok that’s what I was thinking. There were some that aren’t

BocabearAug 05, 2024

In Florida it is a problem with getting insurance... Our rates are crazy...and we are not waterfront. my small 2 bedroom non waterfont house insurance is over 10k