Flood advisory warning in effect for portions of South Florida

South Florida cities open parking garages to residents ahead of flood threat - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

With more rain in the forecast and the chance of flooding rising, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood are offering free parking options to help residents keep their cars safe. Miami BeachNine public garages are now open for free parking through Tuesday at noon. Proof of residency is required when you leave. The Convention Center, City Hall, and 5th Street & Alton Road garages are not included. Open garages include: 200 7th Street 512 12…

Flood advisory warning in effect for portions of South Florida

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued early Monday morning for parts of southern Miami-Dade and Broward counties as heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and flooding continued to impact the morning commute across South Florida.

South Florida under flood watch, 6 inches of rain possible during Monday downpours

Deep moisture moving into South Florida, ahead of a front in the eastern Gulf, will bring periods of heavy rain to our region Monday and into early Tuesday. The storms have prompted a flood watch until 8 a.m. Tuesday ahead of an expected average rainfall in the range of 3 to 6 inches, with some spots picking up 8 inches or more. A flood advisory was also issued until 10:15 a.m. Monday in parts of Broward. See all severe weather alerts here. Here…

A taste of rainy season: rains cause some flooding, more to come

Heavy rains drenched much of the Miami area Monday, and depending on where you live, you might have felt like a boater than a motorist.  If you’re new to South Florida, you also just got a taste of what “rainy season” will look like.  “Right on schedule to wrap up the dry season,” said Brian McNoldy, a meteorologist at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School.  In Key Biscayne, about 1.5 inches fell in a three-hour period, said Roland Saiminy…

The forecast begins to solidify so that the National Weather Service has issued a flood surveillance that is in effect from Monday morning until Tuesday morning, for all of South Florida. A flood warning is in effect until 10:15 a.m. for Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward counties. A very active and practically stationary front band extends along the peninsula bringing with it the threat of flooding for our entire area and also the probability of se…