The National Weather Service in Miami issued a Flood Advisory at 7:33 AM on Wednesday, November 4, for southern Broward County, in effect until 10:30 AM EST. Doppler radar indicated heavy rain from thunderstorms across the advisory area, and the NWS said minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen, and forecasters expect an additional 1 to 2 inches, which will result in minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Locations that will experience flooding include Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Weston, Cooper City, the intersection of I-75 and Griffin Road, Sunshine Acres, Royal Palm Ranches, Pine Island Ridge, Nova Southeastern University, Broadview Park, Markham Park and Downtown Davie.
The NWS safety instruction is direct: turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads — most flood deaths occur in vehicles. South Florida Malayalees (SFM) readers driving in southern Broward this morning should allow extra time and never attempt to cross standing water. See the SFM Events Calendar and the Weekend Planner for the rest of this week's local planning.
