Weather alert: After floods in Broward, more storms in Miami area? What the forecast says

Omar Rodríguez Ortiz
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Map shows the most likely rainfall amounts expected in South Florida through Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.

Storms followed by major street flooding stalled cars Tuesday night in parts of South Florida.

How much will it rain Wednesday in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and the Florida Keys? Is flooding in the forecast?

Here’s the latest update:

When is the heaviest rainfall expected?

Plenty of rain is forecast through Thursday as a low pressure develops nearby, but the heaviest rainfall is expected Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, the National Weather Service in Miami said early Wednesday morning.

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Where will it rain the most?

There’s uncertainty on exact totals and timing of the heaviest rainfall, the weather agency said, but it’s expected to rain the most in the east coast metro areas.

How much rain is forecast?

Forecast rainfall amounts are 3 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts in excess of 10 inches possible from Wednesday morning through Thursday morning, the weather agency said.

“Very heavy rainfall could lead to highly impactful urban flash flooding,” the National Weather Service in Miami said Wednesday morning on X, formerly Twitter.

Are there any flood watches or warnings?

A flood watch remains in effect for the coastal and metro areas of Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties through Thursday morning. A flood watch is in effect for the upper and middle Florida Keys, including Key Largo and Marathon, through Thursday morning. A coastal flood statement is in effect for the Keys.

“Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop,” the National Weather Service in Key West said Wednesday morning.

What else do you need to know about the weather?

A wind advisory is in effect for all coastal Atlantic areas for easterly winds 20 to 30 mph with possible gusts to 40 mph. A small craft advisory is in effect from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach until 4 p.m. Wednesday. A gale warning impacting the same region will last from 4 p.m. Wednesday to 4 p.m. Thursday. A small craft advisory is also in effect for the coastal waters of the Florida Keys.