Tropical Storm ERIKA to bring possible severe weather to Central Florida early next week

[Mouse Trap]

We'll probably see the effects of the storm Monday-Tuesday here in Orlando. Pack your ponchos and umbrellas tourists, other than lots of rain you'll have a great vacation.

 

[JohnD]

We'll probably see the effects of the storm Monday-Tuesday here in Orlando. Pack your ponchos and umbrellas tourists, other than lots of rain you'll have a great vacation.

It's actually a great time to hit the parks. Crowds will be down.

 

[CJR]

I’m not worried. First, at most, it would be a Cat 1 at the coast, which would mostly mean nice temperatures in Central Florida where it would at most have tropical storm level winds. Second, it probably won’t even directly hit Florida, they love to draw hurricanes coming straight to Florida for media attention, but they almost always turn north right before impact. I’ll note the keyword: almost, better safe than sorry. Third, if the storm does come, it’ll be too weak to close the parks, which usually means it’s a great opportunity to go with little to no waits (and in decent temperatures). Erika’s nothing, in my opinion, but let’s keep our fingers crossed that nothing else comes our way. Right now, it’s looking like a nice season for us.

 

[Gomer]

I’m not worried. First, at most, it would be a Cat 1 at the coast, which would mostly mean nice temperatures in Central Florida where it would at most have tropical storm level winds. Second, it probably won’t even directly hit Florida, they love to draw hurricanes coming straight to Florida for media attention, but they almost always turn north right before impact. I’ll note the keyword: almost, better safe than sorry. Third, if the storm does come, it’ll be too weak to close the parks, which usually means it’s a great opportunity to go with little to no waits (and in decent temperatures). Erika’s nothing, in my opinion, but let’s keep our fingers crossed that nothing else comes our way. Right now, it’s looking like a nice season for us.

It's likely nothing for the parks if you don't mind getting wet. But it could significantly impact flights, which could still mess up a lot of vacations. I'm flying down late next week, so I'm hoping it passes Florida before I leave and then dissipates before it impacts my origin point in New Jersey. If it travels up the coast I could be in trouble. So here's hoping it blows through quickly and doesn't stall, or moves out to sea.

 

[Eärendil]

We have been very fortunate over the years on our trips, with only two total days where it has rained, but not the entire day even. I feel bad for anyone whose trip would be affected by the weather.

Our trips are almost always rainy... lol

 

[ULPO46]

It's not that bad just a lot of rain and wind. Sucks around Fronteirland due to the poor drainage of the area. But have had tons of fun during the storms as not that many tourist go since they get afraid of the storms.

 

[JennSmith]

You get a poncho, and you get a poncho and you get a poncho

EVERYBODY GETS A PONCHO!!!!!!!

 

[Nubs70]

Was at the world during Isaac. It was nothing more than heavy periodic squalls. Parks were lightly populated. Had a wonderful dinner ar Portebello. DTD was a ghost town. All in all, it was rather nice. A lot of rain but it was a warm rain.

 

[P_Radden]

"Cone of Uncertainty". Sounds deadly: http://www.weather.com/

Is it related to the cone of shame ?

Don't Forget the good ol' Cone of Silence:

 

[CJR]

It's likely nothing for the parks if you don't mind getting wet. But it could significantly impact flights, which could still mess up a lot of vacations. I'm flying down late next week, so I'm hoping it passes Florida before I leave and then dissipates before it impacts my origin point in New Jersey. If it travels up the coast I could be in trouble. So here's hoping it blows through quickly and doesn't stall, or moves out to sea.

Doy, I forget people still fly. We drive everywhere anymore unless it's impossible to. High prices, necessary, but still unpleasant security, as well as a drop in service have kept me from looking at flying. With gas down, it's just too easy for us to say "let's take the car!" I do get that not everyone can do that though.

 

[insaneshadow]

I'll be driving up to Orlando on the 8th, so this should be all over with (what ever path it takes) when I get there.

 

[Amy Brewer]

I'm flying in to Orlando Airport, Monday afternoon! Please put my mind at rest and say that there shouldn't bee too much of an issue!

 

[Sped2424]

Just a category 1?

 

[Amy Brewer]

i wouldnt worry..forecast calls for rain off and on..typical summer weather

Ah brilliant! Used to the normal summer weather anyway! Keeping fingers crossed for the next couple of days that nothing develops too dramatically!!! Thanks for that!

 

[curry767]

There is a good chance Erika wil not survive the next couple of days. She will have to battle dry air and significant windshear. If these factors don't destroy her, she won't strengthen into a hurricane until just before the U.S. Coast

 

[insaneshadow]

Don't worry everyone, I'll do my "Go Away, Tropical Storm" dance. We'll be fine.

UPDATE: I forgot how to do the dance properly. Expect lots of rain.

 

[ChrisFL]

I do not like this Cone of Uncertainty

 

[PhotoDave219]

Eleven year old hurrican video? Eleven year old hurricane video.

This was my experiences of Hurricane Charley. Never edited the Frances or the Jean stuff.

 

[dstrawn9889]

i take it that they came through and removed the trashcans before the storm actually hit, right? that would hurt getting smacked with

 

[ShoalFox]

As someone who lives in South Florida, this actually makes me worried. It's the most worried I've been about a storm in a while, but it doesn't look like it will be much of a problem. I think it'll be hard for something to surpass the storms I've experienced.