Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Miami, FL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Miami FL
1124 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

FLC086-230615-
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Miami-Dade FL-
1124 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following
  county, Miami-Dade.

* WHEN...Until 215 AM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1123 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. Rainfall
    amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible with these slow moving
    thunderstorms on top of the already 2 and 5 inches of rain
    have fallen from early thunderstorms. 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...
    Homestead, Florida City and Everglades National Park.
  - 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.

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LAT...LON 2545 8049 2546 8045 2532 8036 2529 8039
      2530 8039 2529 8040 2528 8040 2527 8042
      2526 8042 2527 8043 2525 8043 2524 8046


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