NWS Issues Moderate Thunderstorm Warning for Walt Disney World

Overview

• The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued an urgent special weather statement that on Wednesday said a radar-confirmed, “moderate” thunderstorm was expected in Orange and Osceola counties and the alert remained in effect through 2:30 p.m. ET.
• The warning forecasts wind gusts up to about 50 miles per hour and pea-sized hail and says gusty winds could knock down tree limbs, blow unsecured objects, and cause minor damage to vegetation.
• Walt Disney World is urging guests to shelter indoors and says parks remain open but outdoor rides, open-air entertainment, and some transport systems may be temporarily suspended for safety.
• A scanner-monitoring X account, @WDWActiveCrime, shared the NWS statement and the alert was amplified by local Disney outlets; guests are directed to use the My Disney Experience app or ask cast members for real-time status updates.
• Central Florida’s fast-developing summer storms mean short, radar-confirmed NWS statements like this signal immediate risk to plans and safety, so visitors should expect delays, attraction closures, and follow on-site guidance until the storm passes.