UPDATE: Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort Now Under Hurricane Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Watch for Orange County, Florida, where both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort are located. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane-force winds are possible in the next 48 hours.

The peak wind forecast is 55-65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph between Wednesday and Friday afternoon. There is the potential for winds between 74 and 110 mph.

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The most recent projections put Orange County directly in the path of Hurricane Ian.

The Tropical Storm Warning and Flood Watch are still in effect as well.

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  • Katie Francis

    Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.