Unsettled Weather Pattern Brings Floods and Rain to South Florida
Scattered Showers and Flood Advisories on Saturday
There have been a few scattered downpours across the area on Saturday, which prompted flood advisories. More are likely to happen on Sunday as additional downpours develop.
Locally Heavy Rain and Street Flooding
The scattered showers produced locally heavy rain on Saturday, with totals between 1-3 inches in a short amount of time. This led to minor street flooding in flood-prone areas.
Unsettled Weather to Continue Through the Weekend
This is the same pattern South Florida has been in all week. Unfortunately, for the Labor Day weekend, the unsettled and wet weather will only continue.
Flooding and Standing Water Likely
Any storms that develop will have a chance to produce localized flooding and standing water. Low-lying areas are the most susceptible, along with poor drainage locations.
Understanding the Causes of Flooding
Any time we see slow-moving and heavy rain in South Florida, localized flooding is possible. We do have a slightly elevated risk today because we are on the heels of several days of active weather, and there is an upper-level low keeping rounds of moisture coming onshore.
Impact on Weather Patterns
This is going to keep triggering active weather over the next several days as it moves west and across South Florida. This upper-level wave of energy has shifted our winds to be more easterly and southeasterly, which will continue to pull moisture inland. It will also keep things breezy along the coast.
Conclusion
Overall, this is an unsettled pattern the region is in through the weekend before rain chances lower into next week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will it rain every day?
A: Yes, it’s likely that rain will continue through the weekend, with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Q: Are there any areas more prone to flooding?
A: Yes, low-lying areas and poor drainage locations are more susceptible to flooding.
Q: Why is the rain causing flooding?
A: The slow-moving and heavy rain is causing localized flooding, which is common in South Florida.
Q: Will the weather pattern change soon?
A: No, the unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue through the weekend before rain chances lower into next week.
