NEWS: Latest Update on Two Tropical Storms Approaching Florida

It’s hurricane season in Florida, and we’ve been keeping an eye out for any storms that could impact Disney World.

Storm Clouds Over EPCOT

There are currently two storm systems in the nearby area — Fred and Grace. Here’s the latest update on how both storms are progressing.

According to the National Hurricane Center, Fred has redeveloped into a tropical storm as it moves over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Central Florida is not currently in its direct path, but Tropical Storm Fred could bring potentially life-threatening storm surge conditions to parts of the Florida Panhandle.

Tropical Storm Fred ©National Hurricane Center

Following behind Fred is Tropical Storm Grace. On Sunday morning, forecasters said that the southwest tip of Florida is still in the cone of uncertainty for the storm, which remains disorganized as it approaches Puerto Rico. In an 11AM update, the National Hurricane Center said Grace is about 85 miles south of San Juan, with maximum sustained winds remaining at 40 mph.

Tropical Storm Grace ©National Hurricane Center

UPDATE: According to an update posted on August 17th by the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Tropical Storm Grace is forecast to become a category 1 hurricane on Wednesday as it nears Mexico.

As of Tuesday, August 17th, at 11AM, Tropical Storm Grace was 75 miles east of Jamaica and moving at 15 mph. The cone of uncertainty is now directed to Mexico and does not include Florida.

We will continue to be on the lookout for more news on these storms as well as any other systems that form in the Atlantic, so stay tuned for the latest updates.