Expect nasty weather and flooding in Miami-Dade County tonight
Watch out for flooding in Northeast Miami-Dade County Monday evening, the National Weather Service warned.
Low lying and poorly drained areas could be hit hard by this evening’s heavy rains, and a thunderstorm could bring gusty winds and frequent lightning to the north central area of the county.
Urban flood advisory for NE Miami Dade County. Heavy rain could cause flooding in low lying and poor drainage areas. https://t.co/qaxcvgY8Ii
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) July 17, 2017
Up to three inches of rain have already fallen, and experts said they expect one to two more. Some areas that will experience flooding are: Hialeah, Doral, Miami Lakes, Hialeah Gardens and Medley.
The weather has already led to 102 delays and three cancellations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Storms in the northeastern U.S. led to 39 delayed flights and 13 can canceled flights at Miami International Airport.
This story was originally published July 17, 2017 at 5:47 PM with the headline "Expect nasty weather and flooding in Miami-Dade County tonight."