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Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to turn into a major hurricane soon.
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The tropical storm is drifting east-southeastward in the Caribbean and is being closely monitored as it develops. The storm is expected to cause catastrophic flooding and major landslides, per the National Hurricane Center.
We have an update on Hurricane Erin, which has been upgraded to a Category 5 Hurricane.
Rainy Day in Magic Kingdom
The National Hurricane Center has issued another advisory for the growing hurricane. The hurricane season is ramping up and is beginning to impact Disney Cruises.
If you visit Disney World or plan on getting onboard a Disney Cruise Line ship, one thing you’ll need to be aware of ahead of your vacation is the weather, especially this time of year.
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That’s because it’s hurricane season and tropical storms and hurricanes could affect the weather in Florida (to the point that Disney World closes), as well as weather in the Atlantic Ocean, which would affect cruises with itineraries there. Well, right now, Hurricane Erin has been upgraded to a Category 5 storm in the Atlantic Ocean, which you’ll need to know about if you’re planning on visiting the Florida coast or taking a cruise to the Caribbean.
Being in Disney World a lot, particularly in the summer, means we have to keep an eye on the hurricane situation.
Rain on Main Street
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th, which means Florida is often in the path of such storms. This year’s hurricane season has been predicted to be more active than previous years, and the first hurricane of the season, Hurricane Beryl, is already barreling its way through the Atlantic toward Barbados as a Category 4 storm.
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