Miami-Dade

Heavy rains blamed for roof collapse in Lauderhill

 

cwright@miamiherald.com

Sunday’s downpour has taken a toll on an apartment building in Lauderhill where the roof caved in on six units.

Under heavy rains, the 3 p.m. roof collapse has forced the relocation of some residents at the building at 1700 NW 46th Ave., said Capt. Constance Stanley of Lauderhill police department.

No injuries have been reported.

The National Weather Service on Sunday said heavy rains will linger over Miami-Dade and Broward counties for most of the day and through Monday morning rush-hour.

The gloomy forecast is blamed on a “weak tropical wave” moving in from the southeast that will pound the area for most of the day.

The wave will bring a 60 to 70 percent chance of rain for most of Sunday, decreasing to 50 percent at night.

For the early part of Monday, there is a 50 percent chance of rain.

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