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...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following
counties, Broward and Palm Beach.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 608 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton,
Deerfield Beach, Tamarac, Margate, Coconut Creek, North
Lauderdale, Parkland, Godfrey Road, Boca Pointe, Mission Bay,
Boca Del Mar, Hamptons At Boca Raton, Loxahatchee NWR,
Hillsboro Pines, Hillsboro Ranches, Ramblewood East and
Sandalfoot Cove.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood