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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Miami FL

1005 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024



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Miami-Dade FL-

1005 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM EDT THIS 

EVENING FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY...



At 1005 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated another area of 

thunderstorms developing over Pinecrest which will be moving north 

northeast toward the Miami-Beach area during the next hour. Rainfall 

amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible from these thunderstorms on 

top of the already 2 to 4 inches have fallen over this area from the 

early thunderstorms.  Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 

shortly.



HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.



SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.



IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,

         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor

         drainage and low-lying areas.



Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

  Miami Beach.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 

deaths occur in vehicles.



Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 

dangers of flooding.



Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.



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LAT...LON 2584 8011 2576 8013 2577 8014 2579 8015

      2584 8014



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED



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