According to the National Weather Service, a disturbance lifting northward into South Florida today will continue bringing the potential for periods of heavy rainfall across the area each day through the upcoming weekend.  This could result in localized flooding concerns across southeastern Florida. A flood watch is in effect for coastal and metro Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties through this evening. 

Over the weekend, a low pressure system could move across the Florida peninsula. This could bring another round of widespread heavy rain, leading to additional concerns for localized flooding across southeast Florida which may result in another flood watch over the weekend.

What's the Difference Between a Flood Watch and a Flood Warning?

A flood/flash flood WATCH means a flood or flash flood is possible.

A flood/flash flood WARNING means flooding, or flash flooding is already occurring or will occur soon. TAKE IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONS!

CLIMATE CRISIS

The climate crisis is driving extreme weather across the country. As these extreme weather disasters increase, more people need help from the Red Cross. Find out more about the Red Cross and its work on the climate crisis here.

FLOODING SAFETY

Follow these steps to keep yourself and your family safe in the event of a flood.

• Turn around, don’t drown! Stay off the roads. If you must drive and you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and go another way.  
• If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground. Most cars can be swept away by less than two feet of moving water.  
• Head for higher ground and stay there.  
• Tune into your local radio, NOAA radio or news channels for the latest updates. If your neighborhood is prone to flooding, prepare to evacuate quickly if necessary. Follow evacuation orders and don’t return until officials say it is safe.  
• Stay away from floodwaters. Beware of snakes, insects and other animals that may be in or around floodwaters and your home.  
• Keep children and pets away from hazardous sites and floodwaters.  
• If power lines are down, don’t step in puddles or standing water.  

Download the free Red Cross First Aid app so you’ll know what to do if emergency help is delayed and the free Emergency app for weather alerts, open Red Cross shelter locations and safety steps for different
emergencies. Choose whether you want to view the content in English or Spanish with an easy-to-find language selector. Find these and all of the Red Cross apps in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.