Watches & Warnings
Areal Flood Watch
Issued:
4:03 PM EDT
Aug.
24,
2017
–
National Weather Service
... Flood Watch remains in effect through Saturday morning... The Flood Watch continues for * a portion of South Florida, including the following areas, coastal Broward, coastal Collier, coastal Miami-Dade, coastal Palm Beach, far South Miami-Dade, Hendry, inland Broward, inland Collier, inland Miami-Dade, inland Palm Beach, Mainland Monroe, Metro Broward, Metro Miami-Dade, and Metro Palm Beach. * Through Saturday morning * periods of heavy rainfall are possible across the region in the next couple of days. This could cause roadways to become impassible. If canals and drainage ways become flooded, it could also allow for water to rise high enough to enter some structures, especially in low lying areas. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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