Helene Update

Tropical Storm Helene has formed in the Gulf. The current forecast indicates the storm’s core will likely make landfall well north and west of Orange County, but we expect strong gusts and 2″-4″ of rain from the outer bands starting Thursday and continuing through Friday.

Boat Ramp Update:

Boat ramps are open for residents who wish to remove their boats. Please note that ramps are not for launching during this period. High water levels are already a concern; additional rainfall may worsen the situation. Please exercise caution.

Event Cancellations:

Town Square Design Charrette 9/24

Farmers Market 9/27

Food Truck Night 9/27

Stay Updated:

If you haven’t already, please download the Town of Windermere App to receive the latest updates on Tropical Storm Helene.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-town-of-windermere/id1509938572

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app_ttow.layout&hl=en_US

Information on storm updates, potential sandbag locations, and alerts from the Windermere Police Department will be provided through the app and the Town of Windermere News Page.

https://town.windermere.fl.us/news/

Public Works Reminder:

If you have stormwater grates in front of your home, kindly clean them before the storm to help ensure proper drainage and minimize flooding risks.

Construction Site Reminder:

All construction site materials must be secured, stored, or removed to prevent them from becoming a safety hazard during the storm.
Contractors are urged to implement their hurricane job site mitigation plan.

Stay safe and vigilant. We will continue to monitor the storm and provide further updates as needed.