Hollywood, FL — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Hollywood, beginning Sunday, October 6, at 11 a.m. Heavy rainfall is expected to last into next week, with predictions of up to 8 inches of rain gathering by Thursday, October 10.
As Tropical Storm Milton develops in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, it is anticipated to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane by Monday morning.
According to a local news release this weekend, the storm is forecasted to make landfall along Florida’s southwest coast on Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane, placing Hollywood, Florida and Broward County within its projected path for potential storm effects.
Residents are urged to be watchful and withhold from driving on flooded roads as localized flooding may occur in South Florida. Keep informed by following updates from trusted news sources, including the NWS.
Parking Fees Waived for Residents
In response to the approaching storm, the City of Hollywood will waive parking fees in all four city-operated garages starting at 8 a.m. on Sunday, October 6. This initiative aims to assist residents living in low-lying areas during the storm.