Flood Advisory for Miami-Dade, FL
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What you need to know
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- 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 county, Miami-Dade. When: Until 330 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 county, Miami-Dade. * WHEN...Until 330 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 129 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Miami, Hialeah, Coral Gables, South Miami, Doral, Miami Springs, Sweetwater, West Miami, Westchester, Coral Terrace, Fountainbleau, Miami International Airport, Olympia Heights, University Park, Glenvar Heights, University Of Miami, Sunset, Tamiami, Kendale Lakes and Virginia Gardens. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued August 3 at 1:29PM EDT until August 3 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Official revision
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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