A Fire Weather Watch Has Been Issued For Walt Disney World
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Fire Weather Watch for much of Central Florida, including Walt Disney World.
The watch went into effect at 11:00 AM this afternoon and is expected to continue until 7 PM.
According to the National Weather Service, the relatively low humidity and breezy conditions in East Central Florida today have created conditions where any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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Here is what you need to know.
The Conditions
The Fire Weather Watch is currently in effect for the following counties:
Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Okeechobee, Coastal Volusia, Southern Lake, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Inland Northern Brevard, Inland Indian River, Inland Saint Lucie, Inland Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Inland Southern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands.
The forecast calls for west-to-northwest winds at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 25 to 30 mph.
Humidity is also at a minimum value of 25 to 35 percent.
These conditions meet the threshold for a Fire Weather Warning.
How This Impacts Walt Disney World
At this time, the weather conditions do not appear to be impacting guests’ vacations.
However, if you are staying at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, outdoor burning is not recommended. Additionally, residents are being instructed to listen to later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
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