The National Weather Service in Miami issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Broward County at 8:52 PM on Monday, November 2, in effect until 10:45 PM. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area, and flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen, with an additional 1 to 3 inches possible. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses and other low-lying areas is expected in places including Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac, Lauderhill, North Lauderdale, Sawgrass Mills Mall and Markham Park.
The NWS advises: turn around, do not drown when encountering flooded roads, and do not drive on flooded roads. South Florida Malayalees (SFM) is also tracking the Flash Flood Warning for Broward and Palm Beach until 10 PM and the Flood Advisory for northern Broward until 10:30 PM.
FAQ
When does the warning end? 10:45 PM EST on Monday, November 2, unless the National Weather Service extends or cancels it sooner.
What should drivers do? Do not drive through flooded roads or underpasses; most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
