The National Weather Service in Melbourne has expanded a Wind Advisory to include Orange and Osceola Counties, directly impacting Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort. The advisory was initially focused on coastal regions before being broadened to cover the major theme park areas along with Indian River, Martin, Brevard, St. Lucie, Volusia, Okeechobee, and Seminole Counties. Residents and visitors should expect sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts reaching up to 40 mph until 8 p.m. today. Travelers are advised to exercise caution on local highways due to hazardous driving conditions for high-profile vehicles. Unsecured property items and tree branches pose hazards, creating a slight risk of localized power outages in the affected areas.
Key Points:
- The NWS expanded the Wind Advisory to include Orange and Osceola Counties where Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando are located.
- Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected until 8 p.m. today.
- The advisory also covers Indian River, Martin, Brevard, St. Lucie, Volusia, Okeechobee, and Seminole Counties.
- Unsecured items and tree branches could be blown around with a slight risk of localized power outages.