NEWS: Severe Storm Warning Issued for Disney World

It’s not fun when there’s bad weather in Disney World.

Storm clouds

Unfortunately, bad weather isn’t uncommon though, due to Disney World’s location in Central Florida. We’re getting back into the stormy season, and today, there is a storm warning you need to be aware of.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Disney World due to 60 MPH wind gusts and penny size hail, according to WESH Meteorologist Eric Burris. The warning is for Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties until 12:45PM EST (Disney World is in Orange and Osceola Counties).

FIRST WARNING: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Lake, Orange, Osceola & Seminole Counties until 12:45 PM due to 60 Mph Wind Gusts And Penny Size Hail.. Track at https://t.co/py64C7xkPG #WESHwx

— Eric Burris (@EricBurrisWESH) April 7, 2022

There is also frequent lightning happening, so make sure to take shelter. Cities included in the warning are Orlando, Kissimmee, Sanford, Apopka, and Altamonte Springs. Here’s a look at the radar at 12:25PM:

©WESH

Here’s what Magic Kingdom was looking like this afternoon:

Severe thunderstorms in Disney World this afternoon ⛈ pic.twitter.com/xLy6VLj6gb

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) April 7, 2022

We’ll keep an eye on the weather in Disney World and keep you updated.

Click here to see our tips for handling severe weather warnings in Disney World

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