Tornado Watch in Effect for Central Florida Including Over the Walt Disney World Resort

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for many areas in Central Florida, including over Walt Disney World.

What’s Happening:

  • There is a tornado watch issued by The National Weather Service in effect until 3 p.m. on October 12, 2023.
  • This includes the Walt Disney World Resort area.
  • This watch states that there is the potential for hazardous weather conditions, but a tornado has not formed.
  • In the latest forecast, there will be showers and lightning storms spreading into Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Brevard counties this afternoon.
  • Winds could gust up to 50 to 60 mph with heavy rainfall, lightning strikes, and flooding.
  • The tornado threat will remain across northern sections this morning but decrease into the afternoon.

Tricia Kennedy
As a huge Disney fan Tricia enjoys having Walt Disney World basically in her backyard. When she's not at the theme parks she is either playing drums or with her dog Yoda. She is a lifelong Star Wars fan and has ridden Star Tours over 270 times.