Headline:
Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 8:09AM EDT until October 6 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 6, 2024 - 5:09am
Expires:
October 6, 2024 - 8:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following
county, Miami-Dade.
* WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 807 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rains due to
slow moving showers and thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen with these slow
moving showers and storms.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
over the area during the next couple of hours from these slow
moving showers and thunderstorms. This additional rain will
result in minor flooding. If the rainfall amounts increase
more than forecast, then a Flash Flood Warning may be needed
for this area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Homestead, Coral Gables, Black Point, Kendall, The Redland,
Pinecrest, Goulds, West Perrine, Princeton, Zoo Miami,
Richmond West, Cutler Bay, Richmond Heights, Naranja, Country
Walk, Palmetto Bay, Homestead Base, The Crossings, Leisure
City and West Kendall.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Miami-Dade, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL