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NWS Issues Fire Weather Watch Tuesday for Walt Disney World Area

Gusty northeast winds with low humidity raise the risk of fast-moving brush fires.

Overview

  • The Fire Weather Watch, which begins Tuesday at 12 p.m. EDT, covers Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Inland Volusia, Northern and Southern Lake, and Okeechobee counties.
  • Forecasters cite northeast to east-northeast winds of 15 to 20 mph with frequent higher gusts and very low humidity of 28% to 35%.
  • The watch is expected to last through Tuesday afternoon, with local reports noting a possible end around 6 p.m.
  • The National Weather Service urges no outdoor burning or open flames, including campfires and grills, which could limit activities for Fort Wilderness campers.
  • Theme park operations at Walt Disney World are expected to continue, though guests should plan for breezy, drier conditions.