Weather Forecast for Fort Lauderdale

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northern Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida... * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 733 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated the thunderstorms have ended which produced rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches during the last hour. However, there is still some light to moderate rains ongoing over Northeast Miami-Dade County that can still produce another half an inch of rainfall which can result in minor flooding. Therefore, the Urban Flood Advisory will remain in effect for Northern Miami-Dade County until 9 PM EDT this evening. - This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Miami Beach, Surfside, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Aventura, Miami Shores, North Bay Village, El Portal, Golden Glades, Ojus, Bay Harbor Islands, Biscayne Park, Fiu North Campus and Ives Estates. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida... * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rainS due to nearly stationary thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen from the nearly stationary storms during the last hour. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area is expected during the next couple of hours. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Miami Beach, Surfside, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Aventura, Miami Shores, North Bay Village, El Portal, Golden Glades, Ojus, Bay Harbor Islands, Biscayne Park, Fiu North Campus and Ives Estates. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.