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Monday, September 2, 2019

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Orlando International Airport closed starting Tuesday morning

Posted By Dave Plotkin on Mon, Sep 2, 2019 at 5:05 PM

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PHOTO VIA ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FACEBOOK

Photo via Orlando International Airport Facebook

Orlando International Airport will not be operating, starting 2 a.m. Tuesday morning, despite earlier announcements that it would open again.

The airport is saying on Twitter it will close due to Dorian, now a Category 4 hurricane.

Hurricane #Dorian Statement - 9/2/19 Afternoon

Dorian's track forces ceasing of operations at MCO on Tuesday, September 3.

The latest update will always be pinned to top of our page. Passengers: Please check with your airline for updates regarding your specific flight. pic.twitter.com/GZozxIz7LF
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) September 2, 2019

But a post from the Orange County Sheriff's Office makes it clear that no one has business at MCO starting "tonight (Sep 2)," citing the post from the airport.

Airport operations at @MCO will cease tonight (Sep 2) until further notice. Please remember the airport is not a #Hurricane shelter. #Dorian #OIA
Follow @MCO for the latest updates. https://t.co/qVa2Qa9kmw
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) September 2, 2019

If you have been expecting to fly into or out of any airport on the East Coast of the U.S., it's best to call your airline to confirm your flight is still scheduled and your airport is still open.

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