Flood Advisory for Broward, FL
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What you need to know
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- Broward
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Northern Broward County in southeastern Florida... When: Until 1130 PM EDT.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Broward County in southeastern Florida... * WHEN...Until 1130 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1036 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 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... Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Margate, Coconut Creek, Parkland, Godfrey Road, Boca Pointe, Hillsboro Ranches, Hillsboro Pines, Sandalfoot Cove, Ramblewood East and North Pompano Beach. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
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Flood Advisory issued September 2 at 10:36PM EDT until September 2 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Miami FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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