Village of Wellington, FL 33414

Severe Thunderstorm Monitor

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

...TORNADO WATCH 545 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Miami FL
100 AM EDT Wed Sep 28 2022

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Hendry County in southern Florida...
Northern Broward County in southeastern Florida...
Southwestern Palm Beach County in southeastern Florida...

* Until 115 AM EDT.

* At 100 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles north of Intersection Alligator Alley And Miami
Canal, or 23 miles west of Sunrise, moving north at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

September 27 7:00 p.m.
The National Hurricane Center now says Hurricane Ian is going to bring "life-threatening storm surge, catastrophic winds, and flooding" to the Florida peninsula.

Ian is going through an eyewall replacement cycle. This process causes the hurricane to grow larger and eventually stronger. The pressure continues to drop, but the winds are holding steady at 120 mph for now. Once the cycle is complete, the wind speeds will likely increase into category 4 territory prior to landfall on Wednesday afternoon or evening.

Hurricane Ian Storm Updates

Update 4 - September 29, 2022, 10 AM

Disaster Debris Removal Underway in Wellington

Recovery efforts are underway in response to Hurricane Ian’s effects on the Village of Wellington. Clearing and removing disaster debris is a major part of the recovery effort. Wellington will begin vegetative disaster debris collection and removal on Monday, October 3, 2022, throughout the Village.

Residents are asked to separate disaster debris as follows and place it in piles at the curb in the public right-of-way, not on private property:

• Construction and demolition materials (building construction materials – wood, metal, drywall, shingles, etc., as well as building contents and personal property – furnishings, clothing, appliances, etc.)

• Vegetative materials (trees, limbs, brush, leaves, etc.)

All debris must be placed in separate piles at the curb in the public right-of-way, as described above. It is the home/business owner’s responsibility to bring the debris to the curb and to properly separate it.

Your cooperation will make this debris removal operation proceed smoothly and ensure that the community recovers as quickly as possible.

We will provide updates as we work through the recovery process for removing disaster debris throughout the Village.

Download the GoWellington mobile app or use the online portal. to report unsafe debris situations (e.g., leaning trees, trees on houses, partially collapsed structures, etc.)

Please note that this operation is ONLY for disaster debris. Please do not attempt to place garbage or other household refuse with the disaster debris, as it will not be accepted.

Regular trash removal services in the community will continue as scheduled.

Update 3 - September 28, 2022, 5 PM

Hurricane Ian made landfall at 3:05 PM as an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane near Cayo Costa, Florida with maximum sustained winds at 150 mph. While Wellington is not in the direct path of the storm, we are under a Tropical Storm Warning, Flood Watch, and Tornado Watch this evening. Please continue to monitor the forecast and follow any advisories and warnings overnight. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service forecast tells us we should expect strong winds, heavy rainfall, and possible tornadoes this evening. Emergency officials also warn about the potential for power outages. Wellington Emergency Operations officials continue to monitor the forecast, while Damage Assessment Teams, Public Works, and Utilities Crews prepare to continue to clear drains, ensure pump stations and lift stations are operational, and continue collecting debris tomorrow morning. We encourage residents to stay in their homes as much as possible to facilitate clean up efforts after the storm has passed.

Heavy Rainfall & Flooding

Wellington's Surface Water team have been pumping around the clock in response to recent rain. We have received more than 12 inches of water in the last week and the forecast calls for an additional 4 - 6 inches as Hurricane Ian moves through the state. Please keep in mind that low-lying areas act as secondary detention areas. Expect storm water ponds and canal water elevations to increase and decrease in response to the rainfall. If you see flooding in your neighborhood, report it using the GoWellington mobile app or via our online portal.

REMINDER: Stay safe by avoiding flood waters that can be contaminated with pollutants and have hazards below the surface. Do not drive or walk through flooded streets.

Waste Collection

Garbage, recyclables, yard waste, and bulk waste collection resume (on their regular schedule) tomorrow, Thursday, September 29, 2022. There will be no make-up day for residents that missed collection service on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.