NEXT Weather Alert extended to Wednesday as heavy rain leads to flood threat in South Florida

The NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert in effect for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the potential for flooding in the metro areas of Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

The flood watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday due to the potential for flooding from heavy downpours.

Widespread rain totals could range from 1-3 inches with isolated totals up to 6 inches. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for both Miami-Dade and Broward counties. 

The heaviest rain on Tuesday morning was east of the 18-mile stretch leading to the Florida Keys. Tuesday saw isolated storms producing strong winds and gusty downpours across South Florida.

Heavy downpours along with saturated ground from morning showers could lead to flooding in poor drainage areas along with urban areas.

A storm is moving through Broward County, with the county under a severe thunderstorm warning. 

Drier air begins to arrive for the back half of the workweek and weekend.

Breezier conditions return on Wednesday and will create hazardous conditions at the coast, including a high rip current risk for beachgoers and small craft advisories for boaters.

Afternoon high temperatures will peak around 80 degrees for Tuesday, the rest of the workweek, and the upcoming weekend.