Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Miami, FL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Miami FL
1141 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

FLC011-086-230600-
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Broward FL-Miami-Dade FL-
1141 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following
  counties, Broward and Miami-Dade.

* WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1140 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    slow moving thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
    expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and
    2 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
    over the area with these thunderstorms. This additional rain
    will result in minor flooding. If the rainfall amounts
    increase more than forecast, then a Flash Flood warning may
    be needed for this area.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Miramar, Miami Gardens, Hallandale, North Miami, North Miami
    Beach, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Opa-Locka, West Park,
    Golden Glades, Ojus, Hard Rock Stadium, Pinewood, Westview,
    West Little River, Pembroke Park, Golden Beach and Ives
    Estates.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 2598 8023 2597 8011 2593 8012 2586 8025


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