Flood Advisory for Broward, FL; Palm Beach, FL
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Broward, Palm Beach
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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... Southeastern Palm Beach County in southeastern Florida... When: Until 700 PM EST.
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... Southeastern Palm Beach County in southeastern Florida... * WHEN...Until 700 PM EST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 600 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Margate, Lighthouse Point, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Highland Beach, Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Wilton Manors, Hillsboro Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, Lazy Lake, Boca Pointe and Boca Del Mar. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 6:00PM EST until November 2 at 7:00PM EST 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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