Miami, Florida – A heavy rain and flooding threat begins Monday across South Florida, with the potential to linger through Wednesday. The heaviest rain is expected to impact the east coast on Monday, creating hazardous travel conditions, flooded roadways, and inundation of low-lying areas.
According to the US National Weather Service Miami Florida, a Flood Watch has been issued for the East Coast Metropolitan area, effective from Monday afternoon through evening. Scattered locations within the watch area could receive 3-5 inches of rain, with a reasonable worst-case scenario seeing specific locations receive 5-7 inches. This heavy rainfall may lead to significant flooding of low-lying areas and roads.
Residents in cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach should prepare for potential disruptions. Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock over an adult, and 12 inches can carry away a small car. Drivers should avoid flooded roads and never attempt to drive through standing water. It’s crucial to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”…