Miami, FL – Dangerous rainfall and potentially flooded roadways could impact South Florida Saturday, October 17, as numerous showers and thunderstorms threaten Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. The greatest concern develops between 3 p.m. and midnight, when intense downpours could overwhelm drainage systems and create hazardous driving conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Miami, widespread rainfall totals of 1.5 to 3 inches are expected across Southeast Florida, with locally higher amounts possible. A low-end chance exists for isolated locations to receive 6 to 8 inches of rain, potentially triggering flash flooding.
The Weather Prediction Center has placed much of Southeast Florida under a Level 2 of 4 slight risk for excessive rainfall, indicating a 15% to 25% chance of rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance within 25 miles of a point…