Flood Advisory for Broward, FL; Miami-Dade, FL
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Broward, Miami-Dade
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. Where: A portion of southeast Florida, including the following counties, Broward and Miami-Dade. When: Until 415 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...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following counties, Broward and Miami-Dade. * WHEN...Until 415 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hollywood, Miramar, Hallandale, Miami Gardens, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Dania Beach, Opa-Locka, West Park, Ojus, Hard Rock Stadium, Golden Glades, Westview, Pembroke Park, Ives Estates, Hollywood Downtown and Saint Thomas University. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued August 23 at 2:22PM EDT until August 23 at 4:15PM 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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