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Flood Advisory — Broward, FL; Palm Beach, FL

Structured official-source report · Published Sep 20, 3:01 AM UTC · Updated Sep 20, 2:44 AM UTC
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Broward County in southeastern Florida... Southeastern Palm Beach County in southeastern Florida... * WHEN...Until 1245 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1044 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 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Lighthouse Point, Highland Beach, Hillsboro Beach and Fau South Campus. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.

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Broward, FL; Palm Beach, FL · 26.353°, -80.108°

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Broward, FL; Palm Beach, FL

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Sep 20, 2:44 AM UTC · nws

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Broward County in southeastern Florida... Southeastern Palm Beach County in southeastern Florida... * WHEN...Until 1245 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1044 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 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Lighthouse Point, Highland Beach, Hillsboro Beach and Fau South Campus. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.

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