Florida travel

Pack for this

A Florida theme park mid-storm, rides closed for lightning. Photo: MatthewHoobin, CC0.

The real odds

16 to 17 days

Almost, but not quite, every single day.

Why here

#1 for lightning

Two sea breezes collide almost directly overhead.

The timing

After 2pm

Most storms clear within 30 to 60 minutes.

What actually matters

Lightning closes rides

Indoor attractions usually keep running.

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Plan around it

Why the storms happen, when, and what they mean for your day.

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