South Florida Flood Watch Extended: Heavy Rain, Saharan Dust, and Tropical Activity

Extended Flood Watch and Rainfall Forecast

• ⚠️ A Flood Watch for Miami-Dade and Broward counties has been extended until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday due to heavy overnight rainfall.
• 📈 An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain are possible, increasing concerns for flash flooding and flood advisories.
• 💧 The heaviest rain is currently impacting areas like North Miami, Aventura, and downtown Miami, with significant lightning.

Weather Conditions and Outlook

• 💨 In areas not experiencing rain, a thick Saharan dust layer is present, creating a hazy sky.
• 🌦️ A temporary break from the rain is expected around 9:00 a.m. until lunchtime, with a better chance of isolated to scattered storms returning later in the day.
• 🌙 Rain chances are expected to decrease by the evening hours.

Tropical Activity and Regional Impact

• 🌀 The National Hurricane Center is tracking an area with a very low chance of tropical cyclone development.
• 🌊 This system is expected to move northeast, bringing showers and storms to the Carolinas by Friday and into the weekend as it hugs the Atlantic coastline.