Storms could produce torrential rain in South Florida as flood threat lingers
Due to the high amounts of moisture in the atmosphere, the storms will have the potential to produce torrential rain
Storms could produce torrential rain in South Florida as flood threat lingers
Due to the high amounts of moisture in the atmosphere, the storms will have the potential to produce torrential rain.
Plentiful moisture combined with daytime heating will lead to numerous storms across South Florida on Wednesday.
Here's a look at FOX Weather Futuretrack valid at 3 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday for South Florida.
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Due to the high amounts of moisture in the atmosphere, the storms will have the potential to produce torrential rain.
Some areas in southern Florida could see an additional 2 inches of rain through Wednesday.
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With many locations along South Florida's east coast receiving rainfall totals in excess of 10 inches over the past week and heavy rainfall expected again Wednesday afternoon, a Flood Watch is in effect for coastal Miami-Dade and Broward counties through Wednesday evening.
A Flood Watch is in effect for coastal Broward and Miami-Dade counties through Wednesday evening.
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Flooding will be a concern for areas seeing slow-moving storms, especially along Interstate 95, the National Weather Service said.
Lots of rain falling at once over soils still completely saturated from last weekend's rain will lead to flash flooding.
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In addition to the heavy rainfall threat, a few localized robust thunderstorms could be capable of producing wind gusts up to 50 to 60 mph.
Major flooding takes place in Cutler Bay, Florida
Video captures a group of ducks swimming on flooded roads in Cutler Bay, Florida.
Seasonable temperatures in the upper 80s will be seen Wednesday across the region.
The active weather pattern may continue across the region for Thursday as well.
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