BROWARD SCHOOLS CLOSED. BRIGHTLINE EXPERIENCING DELAYS.
BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com
UPDATE 6:33 a.m. — As we try to consolidate closures and updates, please refresh this page throughout the morning. Broward County Schools are closed. Renaissance Charter Schools are closed (see specific list). Brightline is experiencing major delays.
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2023 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Heavy rain and strong wind are expected to continue at leas through mid-day Thursday in Palm Beach County, as the National Weather Service extended a series of watches and advisories that were set to expire. Broward County schools are closed Thursday, while Palm Beach County schools remain open.
From the National Weather Service as of 5 a.m. Thursday:
… FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON…
* WHAT… Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE… A portion of southeast Florida, including the following areas, Coastal Broward County, Coastal Miami Dade County, Coastal Palm Beach County, Far South Miami-Dade County, Inland Miami-Dade County, Metro Broward County, Metro Palm Beach County and Metropolitan Miami Dade.
* WHEN… Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* 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…
– Periods of moderate to locally heavy rain will continue through this morning. Additional rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches with locally higher amounts are possible. This rain when combined with already saturated soils may result in additional flooding, especially in urban and poor drainage locations.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
… WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON…
* WHAT… East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE… Inland Palm Beach County, Metro Palm Beach County, Inland Broward County, Metro Broward County, Inland Miami-Dade County, Metropolitan Miami Dade and Far South Miami-Dade County.
* WHEN… Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS… Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
