Avisos

Flood Watch issued June 14 at 2:42AM EDT until June 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of southeast, southern, and southwest Florida,including the following areas, in southeast Florida, CoastalBroward County, Coastal Miami Dade County, Coastal Palm BeachCounty, Far South Miami-Dade County, Inland Broward County, InlandMiami-Dade County, Inland Palm Beach County, Metro Broward County,Metro Palm Beach County and Metropolitan Miami Dade. In southernFlorida, Glades and Hendry. In southwest Florida, Coastal CollierCounty, Inland Collier County and Mainland Monroe.* WHEN...Through this evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers arepossible.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Rainfall amounts of 8 to 14 inches with isolated amounts upto 20 inches have fallen over portions of South Florida sinceTuesday morning. Additional amounts of 2 to 4 inches ofrainfall are forecast through Friday with locally higheramounts possible. These additional rainfall amounts will becapable of producing additional flooding on top of theongoing flooding across portions of South Florida.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.

National Weather Service

Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Miami FLAt 215 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were trackinga strong thunderstorm capable of producing a funnel cloud overFranklin Park, or over Fort Lauderdale, moving northeast at 5 mph.HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph.SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Funnel clouds occasionally touch down and produce tornadoesor waterspouts. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs andblow around unsecured objects.Locations impacted include...Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation,Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Lighthouse Point,Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek, Oakland Park, NorthLauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Dania Beach, Wilton Manors, Sea RanchLakes, and Lazy Lake.These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow aroundunsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until thestorm passes.This activity was also developing in an environment favorable for theformation of funnel clouds. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio andlocal media for additional updates and possible warnings.Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead tolocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through floodedroadways.

National Weather Service

Flood Advisory issued June 14 at 1:38PM EDT until June 14 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessiverainfall is expected.* WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the followingcounties, Broward and Miami-Dade.* WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT.* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas isoccurring or is imminent.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 138 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due tothunderstorms. This will cause urban and small streamflooding. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen.- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected overthe area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.- Some locations that will experience flooding include...Miami, Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood,Miramar, Davie, Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, Surfside, MiamiGardens, Hallandale, Virginia Key, North Miami, Doral, NorthMiami Beach, Aventura, Dania Beach, Miami Lakes and CooperCity.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or lawenforcement and request they pass this information to the NationalWeather Service when you can do so safely.

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