Warning for Travelers Going in and out of Florida

Heads up if you are traveling in or out of the state of Florida today. Traveling might be frustrating today.

Florida Weather

It is mid-August in the summer, and if you are in Florida you should expect HOT temperatures, rainy weather, and storms that can pop up out of nowhere at anytime during the day. This is pretty normal for this time of year in the state of Florida.

This time of year is a pretty popular time to visit Florida despite the hotter weather. Everyone is trying to fit in one last minute vacation before school begins or taking advantage of some much needed vacation time.

While you hope that weather does not impact your vacation too much, it’s important to know that it can so you want to be prepared. For those visiting Walt Disney World and other theme parks, weather can cause ride closures, delayed openings and power outages.

FAA Warning

Today, the state of Florida is experiencing strong storms throughout the area. Because of this, the FAA has issued a warning for those traveling to and out of the state.

Travelers, the FAA is re-routing aircraft around t-storms in Florida to maintain safety this afternoon and evening. We're pausing departures in and out of airports including @MCO, @FLLFlyer and @iflymia as needed. Get real-time updates at https://t.co/smgdqJN3td. #FAAWeatherSquad pic.twitter.com/Yn9MUKNrch

— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) August 16, 2023

Travelers, the FAA is re-routing aircraft around t-storms in Florida to maintain safety this afternoon and evening. We’re pausing departures in and out of airports including @MCO, @FLLFlyer and @iflymia as needed. Get real-time updates at http://fly.faa.gov. #FAAWeatherSquad.

Departures in and out of airports, including Orlando International Airport, Fort Lauderdale and Miami are all being paused as needed.

We have seen flights paused for Orlando International Airport many times, but it is pretty unusual to see flights being paused for three major airports in the state of Florida. If you are traveling, be sure to have patience and be prepared for any flight delays or canceled flights.

Are you traveling to or out of the state of Florida today? We hope everyone traveling has safe travels today! What has your experience been like? Let us know in the comments below or share this post with a friend who is traveling.