Weather ALERT: Heavy Rain Expected to Fall Across Florida as Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins

If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you’ve already got a lot on your plate. You’ll need to figure out your budget, where you’re staying, how long you’re staying, what tickets you need, where to eat (SO important!), and more.

The parks closed due to Hurricane Milton

However, if you travel to Disney World in the summer, you have one more thing you need to think about: hurricane season. That’s because a tropical storm or hurricane could completely up-end your plans in Disney World. Not only will you need to plan for potentially rainy weather (that can close all outdoor rides), but you also have to deal with weather bad enough that Disney World could close its parks. Well, if you’re traveling to Disney World SOON, let’s just say hurricane season could be about to kick off in the Caribbean (which could mean a storm is headed to Florida).

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins in June and runs through November. Accuweather is now reporting that another new system could be developing in the Atlantic, specifically in the Caribbean Sea, just in time for the beginning of hurricane season.

Magic Kingdom entrance the day after Hurricane Milton

Meteorologists are specifically keeping an eye on a “pulse” of low pressure that is working its way from east to west across the planet. This pulse will move through the western Caribbean and southern Gulf during a time when moisture may develop. What does that mean? This means that it could lead to tropical development, which could become a tropical storm and eventually a hurricane.

©Accuweather

So let’s talk about the timing of this storm development. Meteorologists believe that it could happen during an approximate time period from June 6th through 13th. If it does form, its path will depend on how fast it ramps up and the current wind direction at the time. It is expected to either make its way into the Gulf or drift towards Central America, Mexico, or Cuba before mid-June. Impacts to the Florida Keys could be expected June 10th through 13th, but the impact could be felt across Florida and the East Coast.

©Accuweather

With all that said, though, even if this tropical development doesn’t develop as expected, heavy rain is still expected to fall across Florida, part of the Bahamas, Cuba, and Jamaica in early June, meaning your Disney World trip during that time could be very wet. This system will be stalling over the region, too, so expect LOTS of rain.

Visitors leaving Magic Kingdom and EPCOT at the Transportation and Ticket Center

If this storm does develop, its name will be Andrea. Note that the first tropical storm in the Pacific Ocean has already formed. That storm, Tropical Storm Alvin, is expected to weaken as it makes its way to the tip of the coast of Baja, California.

We’ll be keeping an eye on the weather all summer and let you know if anything comes up that could impact your next Disney World trip. However, we recommend keeping an eye on the weather before you travel and make sure you research Disney’s hurricane cancelation policies.

Stay tuned to DFB for more.

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