Helene Updates

Hurricane Helene continues to move NNE and is expected to cause major disturbances in the Florida Panhandle. Miami-Dade County remains under the watches from the 7:00 a.m. advisories.

The National Weather Service predicts tropical storm force winds of 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Around 1-2 inches of rain is expected to fall through Sunday, September 29 with potential for localized flooding. As always, it is advised to proceed with caution and to allow for extra time to travel in the case of subpar conditions.

Town operations remain fully functional.

Updated on: 09/26/24 @ 11:00 a.m.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools remain open with modifications to outdoor activity schedules.

Current conditions for the South Florida area including Miami Lakes are as follows:

• Tropical Storm Warning
• Tornado Watch: September 26, 6:40 a.m. – September 26, 8:00 p.m.
• Flood Watch: Through September 27, 8:00 a.m.

Updated on: 09/26/24 @ 7:00 a.m.

Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall on the Florida Peninsula in the coming days. Due to its size and proximity to the state, Miami-Dade County is under a Tropical Storm Warning as of 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25.

A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are expected somewhere within the area within the next 36 hours. According to the National Weather Service, local forecasts indicate winds of 20-30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

Along with this, a Flood Watch is in effect until 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 27 due to potential flooding caused by excessive rainfall in the area.

At this time, Town operations are not impacted due to Hurricane Helene. As always, we recommend the following when it comes to storm readiness.

• Ahead of expected rains, make sure to clear your nearby storm drains of loose debris that may impede flow.
• Avoid walking or driving through flooded roads & ponded water. Seek alternate routes only when absolutely needing to travel. Keep calm, use caution, and be aware of all traffic signals.
• Stay clear of flooded waters. Water may be deeper than it appears and can have harmful material in it.
• Elevate household appliances and other items that may get damaged by elevated waters.
• Secure loose outdoor items that may become projectiles in high winds, such as umbrellas, lightweight chairs, potted plants, etc.
• Set up weather alerts on your mobile device. Getting updates is crucial, especially if emergency or evacuation orders are given!

Updated on: 09/25/24 @ 1:15 p.m.