Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 5 at 6:54AM EDT until October 5 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 5, 2024 - 3:54am
Expires:
October 5, 2024 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following
counties, Broward and Miami-Dade.
* WHEN...Until 900 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 654 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause
minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches
of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Davie,
Hallandale, Miami Gardens, North Miami Beach, Aventura, Dania
Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, West Park, Estates Of Fort
Lauderdale, Ravenswood Estates, Oak Point, Fort Lauderdale -
Hollywood International Airport, Chambers Estates, Ojus,
Chula Vista and Port Everglades.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Broward, FL; Miami-Dade, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL