Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 17 at 9:02AM EDT until September 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 6:02am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Broward County in southeastern Florida...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 902 AM 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 of 1 to 3 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Plantation, Lauderhill, Lauderdale
Lakes, Dania Beach, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Chula Vista,
Washington Park, Franklin Park, Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale -
Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades, Golden Heights,
St. George, Broadview Park and Intersection I-595 And I-95.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Broward, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov