eNotification: Tropical Depression Eta - Community Notification #2 (11-6-20 | 11:30 a.m.)

 

TROPICAL DEPRESSION ETA Community Notification #2 | November 6, 2020 11:30 a.m.

(November 6, 2020 – 11:30 a.m.) - The City of Weston continues to monitor Eta, currently a Tropical Depression - but is forecast to regain intensity to a Tropical Storm as it moves in the general direction of South Florida. According to the National Weather Service, we should expect: An extended period of heavy rain and strong winds over the next several days. The heavy rain threat will increase through the weekend and into next week, which will produce localized flooding in some areas.  The earliest reasonable time of arrival of Tropical Storm Force Winds (39-73 mph) for South Florida is Sunday morning with the potential to linger through Monday evening. In advance of the storm, the water managers at South Florida Water Management District that operate the regional canal system have lowered the levels of their canals. The City of Weston is discharging excess stormwater runoff from our water bodies to the SFWMD regional canals. Additionally, standard pre-storm preparations by the City’s Public Works Department are currently taking place and include: Lowering lakes levels (within the permitted regulation) to allow for expected heavy rainfall. Inspecting key parts of the stormwater management system. Ensuring adequate fuel supplies for pump stations and other equipment. Readying staff and equipment for storm assignments. Coordinating with regional water managers. Please continue to monitor the storm's forecast at Hurricanes.gov.

VIEW THE CITY OF WESTON'S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF LAKES & CANALS

WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION FROM THE CITY OF WESTON Details and resources are available in the NEWS section of the homepage of the City’s website, or on our Hurricane Preparedness page. Stay connected with your City! Visit WestonFL.org/Connect and subscribe to eNews to receive updates throughout the storm. Follow the City of Weston on Twitter at Twitter.com/CityofWeston for ongoing updates and set an audible alert for our Alert account at Twitter.com/WestonFLAlert. Register to receive CodeRED emergency notifications from the City of Weston at: Westonfl.org/Residents/Hurricane/CodeRed.aspx.