Broward County Property Damage and Hurricane Season Forecast

Storm Damage in Margate

• 💨 Gusty winds up to 60-70 mph caused significant mess in Margate.
• 🌳 A tree fell onto a home and car during the storms.

Rainfall and Flood Risk

• 🌧️ Broward County received just over a quarter of an inch of rainfall, with Miami receiving under half an inch.
• ⚠️ All showers and thunderstorms have moved out to the Atlantic, leaving the radar dry.
• 🌊 More rain is expected Monday and Tuesday, with an increased risk of flooding for South Florida.
• 🚨 South Florida is under a level two out of four flood risk for Monday and Tuesday.

Hurricane Season Outlook

• 🗓️ Hurricane season officially began on June 1st.
• 🚫 No tropical development is expected over the next seven days due to Saharan dust limiting thunderstorm activity.
• 📊 On average, the first named storm appears around June 20th, the first hurricane around August 11th, and the first major hurricane around September 1st.
• ⚠️ Experts are forecasting an above-average hurricane season.
• 🚨 It is important to prepare, as a major hurricane like Barl occurred in June last year.
• 📱 Download the Local 10 hurricane survival guide for preparation tips, including family plans, supply checklists, and evacuation zones.