If you’re headed to Disney World soon, you’ll want to pay attention to the weather forecast.

Tropical Storm Ian is headed to Florida and remains a potential hurricane threat for the state. Here are the latest updates on this storm.

According to ABC, the storm is expected to “strengthen over the weekend into a hurricane by Sunday night.” Tropical Storm Ian is then forecasted to strengthen into a major Category 4 hurricane by Tuesday afternoon. 

Currently, the storm is expected to hit the west coast of Florida by midday Thursday. Governor Ron DeSantis has already issued a state of emergency for the entire state of Florida.

The Orlando International Airport has also shared that they will be shifting operations a bit in preparation of the storm.

You can see how the Orlando International Airport is preparing here.

We have been following the storm and have been updating our site with the latest information.

You can follow along for LIVE Tropical Ian updates here.

As of the 5PM update on September 24th, the tropical storm has continued to move forward and is expected to strengthen throughout the weekend. Its trajectory has shifted west a bit, however.

We’ll continue to monitor the storm and bring you the latest on how it could affect your trip to Disney World.

Here are a few more hurricane resources if you are interested: 

• 6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season
• The Best Hurricane Ready Hotels During Hurricane Season
• 8 Tips for Riding Out a Hurricane in Disney World

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Are you visiting Disney World during this storm? Let us know in the comments!

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