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Orlando is initiating a sandbag distribution program to help residents prepare for the Atlantic Hurricane Season amidst the development of Tropical Storm Chantal. The city will provide sandbags for pickup from Thursday to Saturday, with crews assisting in loading up to 10 bags per vehicle. Tropical Storm Chantal is expected to bring heavy rains and winds to areas of Florida and the Southeastern United States, prompting city officials to encourage residents to take precautions.
Orlando is gearing up for the Atlantic Hurricane Season with a sandbag distribution initiative aimed at helping residents prepare for potential severe weather. This comes as Tropical Storm Chantal develops, bringing heavy rain and wind threats to parts of Florida and the Southeastern United States.
The city of Orlando is providing sandbags for residents to collect from Thursday through Saturday at 1010 Woods Ave. While exact pickup hours have yet to be announced, city crews will assist residents by loading up to 10 sandbags per vehicle while supplies last. There is also a self-serve option for those who wish to pick up sandbags independently.
The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from July 1 to November 30, 2025. The commencement of this season is marked by the formation of Tropical Storm Chantal, which has intensified from Tropical Depression 3 (previously noted as Invest 92L). The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has indicated that Chantal is expected to make landfall in South Carolina early Sunday morning, which has triggered Tropical Storm Warnings for coastal areas.
Tropical storm-force winds are predicted to begin affecting warning areas on Saturday evening, with gusts potentially reaching up to 40-50 mph. Chantal might further strengthen before landfall, possibly approaching hurricane-level intensity. Moreover, the storm is projected to deliver up to eight inches of rain to central North Carolina once it makes landfall.
Although Chantal is anticipated to weaken after making landfall, it may still generate blustery conditions in the Mid-Atlantic region early next week. The NHC has issued warnings about rough surf and dangerous rip currents across much of the Southeastern United States, particularly affecting areas north of Northeastern Florida.
In terms of expected weather impacts on Florida, heavy rainfall is likely after 3 p.m. on Saturday, with storms moving through the state’s east coast. However, as of now, the storm is not projected to have a direct impact on Florida itself.
The ongoing hurricane season has been relatively subdued, with only three named storms recorded so far. Typically, the peak of hurricane activity falls in mid-September, and meteorologists indicate that the current low levels of activity do not forecast the entirety of the hurricane season. For reference, the previous 2024 hurricane season culminated with 18 storms, which included 11 tropical storms and 5 hurricanes, with three storms making landfall in Florida.
Looking ahead, there is anticipation of increased storm activity as mid-July approaches. Residents are encouraged to utilize resources like sandbag distributions and to stay informed about weather updates as the hurricane season progress.
This report utilizes data gathered from both the FOX 35 Storm Team and the National Hurricane Center, ensuring that residents are equipped with the most accurate and timely information to navigate potential storm threats.
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Additional Resources
- WFTV: Hurricane Season Sandbags Available in Orlando
- Google Search: Hurricane Season 2025
- Fox 35: Tropical Storm Chantal Forms
- Wikipedia: Tropical Storm
- My News 13: Central Florida’s Guide to Storm Season 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Hurricane
- Orlando Weekly: Above-Average Hurricane Season Predicted for 2025
- Google News: Hurricane Chantal
- Fox 35: Where Hurricanes 2025 Season Starts Off Quiet
