COASTAL BROWARD COUNTY; COASTAL MIAMI DADE COUN… — * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. The advisory will either need to be extended into next week or upgraded to a warning Sunday into Monday when King Tides peak and rain chances and onshore winds are highest. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Flooding in Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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