Florida's flooding leaves hundreds of thousands of residents without power. As intense rain flooded some parts of the state, many roads became rivers.
The extreme rainfall partnered with strong winds now concerns millions of residents, especially since the National Weather Service (NWS) announced that the heaviest rainfall was expected to happen late Wednesday, Nov. 15, to early Thursday, Nov. 16.
If you are living in Florida, here are the latest details you need to know about the intense flooding.
Florida Flooding Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power
NBC News reported that the heavy rainfall in Florida is caused by the slow-moving storm system over the Gulf of Mexico. The affected areas include Melbourne, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Miami.
NWS warned that the state could experience 1-3 inches of rain and localized 4-6 inches of rain by the coast. When it comes to strong winds, the weather forecast provider said that wind gust of 25-35 mph-with possible gusts exceeding 40 mph in coast areas-is expected.
NWS further stated that the weather system and scattered intense rainfall are expected to move towards Florida's Atlantic coast by Nov. 16, as reported by USA Today.
As of writing, residents in Florida (estimated to be around 7 million) are advised to plan ahead. Officials also said that people in affected urban areas must ensure that they have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.
What's Happening in Florida
Because of heavy rainfall, extreme winds, and intense flooding, Florida's officials decided to close schools since over 108,000 residents already have no power at their residences.
Here are flooding situations in some areas of Florida that citizens need to know about:
- Cache (9.35 inches)
- Miami (4.90 inches)
- Coral Gables (7.58 inches)
- Plantation (8.30 inches)
- Some parts of Ford Lauderdale (2.48-5.85 inches)
Because of these floods, Broward County Schools announced that classes were closed on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Metromover transit system in Miami-Dade County was out of service.
Instead, a free bus shuttle service was provided in the area to help residents who need to evacuate. However, other modes of public transportation were experiencing delays because of the heavy rainfall and flood.
These are just some of the happenings in Florida during the intense rainfall. You can click this link to learn more.
