Osceola County Issues a Countywide Curfew as Hurricane Milton Approaches

With Hurricane Milton bearing down on Florida, the state’s residents are continuing to prepare.

Though Milton has been downgraded to a Category 4 storm, the hurricane is expected to be one of the strongest in memory. At this time, the hurricane is forecasted to hit Tampa Bay later tonight before traveling through Central Florida on its way to the Atlantic Ocean.

Here is the latest.

Osceola County Has Issued a Curfew

In preparation for Milton’s arrival, Osceola County has issued a curfew beginning tonight at 8:00 PM and continuing through 10:00 AM tomorrow.

During the curfew, all pedestrian and vehicle movement, standing, and parking are prohibited. However, there are exceptions for police, fire, and emergency services and those driving to work or traveling to their residence. The restrictions apply to residents of St. Cloud and Kissimmee.

Disney World Has Closed

As previously announced, Walt Disney World closed early today in preparation for Milton’s arrival.

Disney World weather warning

Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios closed at 1 p.m. ET today, while Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney Springs closed at 2 p.m. With Hurricane Milton set to impact Central Florida late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, Disney’s parks will remain closed tomorrow.

“On Thursday, October 10, our theme parks and Disney Springs will remain closed, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be cancelled (event tickets will be refunded),” Disney said today.

Photo: WESH

As always, continue to check back with MickeyBlog. We will continue to update you on all the news coming out of Central Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches.

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