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Hurricane Milton to Impact Florida
Hurricane Milton, now a Category 4 storm, is set to hit Florida, bringing severe conditions to some areas. The National Hurricane Center urges residents in projected impact zones to evacuate immediately.
Evacuation Zones
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for the following counties: Charlotte, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, St. Johns, and Volusia.
Orlando’s Status
While Orlando is in the path of the hurricane, it is not under mandatory evacuation orders. However, theme parks such as Disney World and Universal have announced closures due to safety concerns.
Disney World Closures
Disney World will close Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, and Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney Springs at 2:00 p.m. The closures are intended to allow guests and staff to return home safely before strong winds arrive.
Weather Monitoring
The Walt Disney World Emergency Operations Center is closely monitoring the hurricane’s path and is coordinating with weather experts and community leaders. Residents are advised to have multiple ways to receive weather warnings and stay updated on the situation.
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