On the current forecast track, the center of Isaias will move near the Southeastern Bahamas by late tonight. The storm is expected to be near the Central Bahamas on Friday night, and move over the Northwest Bahamas and near South Florida on Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are currently near 60 mph with higher gusts.
While there is still uncertainty in the details of the track and intensity forecast, the NWS expects tropical storm conditions to be possible along portions of the Florida east coast beginning Saturday. In addition, there is a risk of impacts from winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, and potential isolated flash and urban flooding.
Residents and visitors are reminded to continue to monitor the storm closely and make sure their emergency plans are in place. Please visit the City’s website atwww.fortlauderdale.gov/hurricane for hurricane preparation tips and steps you can take before, during, and after a storm.
Following are updates on City operations:
Sanitation, Yard Waste, Bulk Trash and Recycling
Residential trash collection, yard waste, bulk trash, and recycling services will take place as regularly scheduled on Friday, July 31.
City Parking Garages
Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Friday July 31, Fort Lauderdale residents may park on the third and fourth levels of the Riverwalk Center Garage (formerly City Park Garage), located at 150 SE 2 Street. Payment will not be required on the third and fourth levels of the garage and enforcement will be suspended. Normal parking operations will resume on Tuesday, August 4 at 8:00 p.m.
COVID-19 Testing Site at Holiday Park
The COVID-19 testing site at Holiday Park, located at U.S. 1 and N.E. 8 Street, will be closed on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1. Pending weather conditions, the testing site is expected to reopen on Tuesday, August 4 at 9:00 a.m.
COVID-19 Testing Site at Lincoln Park
The COVID-19 testing site at Lincoln Park in Fort Lauderdale, located at 600 N.W. 19 Avenue, will close at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 31 and will remain closed until it is safe to reopen. The anticipated reopening date is Tuesday, August 4 at 9 a.m.
Ways to Stay in Touch
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers numerous ways for neighbors to receive important information and updates:
-If you live in Fort Lauderdale, join Nextdoor
-Contact our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 954-828-8000
For the latest weather updates, visit the National Hurricane Center website atwww.nhc.noaa.gov.