Rough Weather Expected Today, Wednesday.
BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Strong thunderstorms, possibly with hail, are expected across Palm Beach County today and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch will remain in effect through Wednesday night. Forecasters issued the following advisories:
.. Heavy Rainfall Expected Today Flood Watch In Effect…
… Numerous Thunderstorms Expected Today…
… Moderate Risk of Rip Currents Gulf Beaches…
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters, southeast Florida, southern Florida, southwest Florida and Gulf of Mexico.
. DAY ONE… Today and tonight.
Thunderstorms: Numerous thunderstorms are expected over South Florida today. Some of the thunderstorms could contain gusty winds and heavy downpours.
Excessive Rainfall: Heavy rainfall will be possible with thunderstorms today. With multiple rounds of heavy rainfall possible, the potential for localized flooding will develop especially across the urban and poor drainage areas.
There will be a moderate risk of rip currents for the Collier county beaches, as well the potential for minor coastal flooding with this afternoon`s high tide cycle.
. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN… Wednesday through Monday.
Enhanced tropical moisture will be in place over South Florida through at least Friday, resulting in periods of heavy rain and a flooding threat. See Flood Watch for the latest details.
Flood Watch National Weather Service Miami FL 247 AM EDT Tue Jun 11 2024
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… FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING…
- WHAT… Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
- WHERE… Portions of southeast, southern, and southwest Florida, including the following areas, in southeast Florida, Coastal Broward County, Coastal Miami Dade County, Coastal Palm Beach County, Far South Miami-Dade County, Inland Broward County, Inland Miami-Dade County, Inland Palm Beach County, Metro Broward County, Metro Palm Beach County and Metropolitan Miami Dade. In southern Florida, Glades and Hendry. In southwest Florida, Coastal Collier County, Inland Collier County and Mainland Monroe.
- WHEN… Through Wednesday evening.
- IMPACTS… Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. - ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
- Enhanced tropical moisture is expected to pool across South Florida beginning on Tuesday. This will result in periods of heavy rain. High rainfall rates and slow moving storms will result in flooding concerns, especially in urban and poor drainage locations. Rainfall totals from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening are forecast to be 6-9 inches across Southwest Florida and the Lake Okeechobee region, and 2-5 inches over the east coast metro, with locally higher amounts possible. Additional heavy rain is possible later in the week.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
