Major flooding expected in South Florida
The flooding will be worse should these downpours come during high tide, with nowhere for the water to go until the water levels lower.
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The flooding will be worse should these downpours come during high tide, with nowhere for the water to go until the water levels lower.
In addition to high-tide flooding, there is potential for additional flooding from these downpours.
South Florida will see spotty showers before heavy rain, gusty winds and king tides increase the threat of coastal flooding Sunday through Tuesday.
The National Hurricane Center says there is a high chance that a tropical depression will form in the Gulf by the end of the week.
About 3 to 4 inches of rain fell in some spots overnight, and that led to flood advisories on Wednesday morning.
Showers and thunderstorms will develop each morning and move through the metro areas and Keys during the day.
Two areas are being monitored for possible development – the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly and an area in the Gulf.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking the tropics this week as two systems.
Health officials urged families to stay hydrated and limit time outdoors during the hottest hours on Tuesday afternoon.
The National Hurricane Center is watching two areas for potential development.
The tropics remain quiet, with no development expected over the next seven days.
A heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Highs today and Monday will reach the low 90s, with heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees.
Slow-moving storms that impact an area will stabilize the atmosphere for a while, so if you have a downpour in your area, once it ends, the rain will hold off for the next few hours.
It's expected to continue moving slowly along the northern Gulf Coast during the next several days.