What is happening
FFWMFL The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Broward County in southeastern Florida... * Until 1045 PM EST. * At 852 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac, Lauderhill, North Lauderdale, Sawgrass Mills Mall, Pine Island Ridge and Markham Park.
Official instructions
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.
