Introduction to South Florida’s Weather
Sunday was quite a day as multiple flash flood warnings were issued across South Florida for heavy rainfall that soaked the area.
A disturbance interacting with high humidity brought widespread rainfall amounts of 3 inches or more across the region, drenching residents and roads after weeks of drought.
Where did it rain the most in South Florida?
Kendall took the top spot with a whopping 7.93 inches of rain on Sunday. Miami Beach was right behind with 6.23 inches of rain. Videos from South Beach showed people in ankle-deep water.
The following cities also saw heavy rainfall:
- Tamiami Executive Airport: 4.54 inches
- Coconut Grover: 4.07 inches
- Plantation: 3.48 inches
- Weston: 3.39 inches
And during the last day of the Ultra Music Festival in Miami, attendees and drivers had to deal with flooded streets. Video showed some revelers in ponchos and others only in festival clothes trudging through water.
Rain drenched South Florida over the weekend, but didn’t stop revelers at Ultra Music Festival.
Weather Monday and for the rest of the week in South Florida
Conditions quickly improved overnight as no advisories or warnings were currently in effect on Monday.
Even with all of this rain, most of South Florida is still running a rainfall deficit for the year, but this certainly put a dent in our severe drought. Another 1 to 3 inches of rainfall would completely wipe out the drought.
The forecast is much more tranquil for the rest of the week.
Only an isolated shower is in the forecast Monday morning, but it wouldn’t be too surprising if South Florida saw a little flare up of storms again late in the afternoon and into the early evening.
Even though storm chances are coming in much lower Monday afternoon at 30%, if rain hits any of the flooded areas from Sunday, we could see some additional issues will standing water.
We will watch the skies closely Monday. Rain chances drop precipitously from here, with a 20% chance on Tuesday and maybe nothing for the rest of the week.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the wet weather in South Florida over the weekend brought much-needed rain to the area, but also caused flooding and disruptions. While the forecast for the rest of the week looks more tranquil, residents should still be aware of the potential for isolated showers and standing water.
FAQs
- Q: How much rain did Kendall receive on Sunday?
A: Kendall received 7.93 inches of rain on Sunday. - Q: Which cities were affected by heavy rainfall?
A: Tamiami Executive Airport, Coconut Grover, Plantation, and Weston were among the cities that saw heavy rainfall. - Q: Will it rain on Monday?
A: There is a 30% chance of rain on Monday, with a slight chance of isolated showers in the morning and late afternoon. - Q: Is the drought in South Florida over?
A: While the recent rain has put a dent in the severe drought, most of South Florida is still running a rainfall deficit for the year. Another 1 to 3 inches of rainfall would completely wipe out the drought.
