Flash Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Pinecrest, FL ∙ Kendall, FL ∙ South Miami, FL

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Miami FL 518 PM EDT Thu Aug 15 2024 The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida... * Until 645 PM EDT. * At 518 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Miami, Coral Gables, South Miami, Kendall, Pinecrest, University Of Miami, Glenvar Heights, Palmetto Bay and The Falls. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 2565 8034 2572 8031 2571 8024 2564 8027 FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

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