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Flood advisory issued in parts of Miami-Dade as several inches of rain fell in the area

From left to right: Etna Solis, Melida Ortega and Marvin Diaz walk toward their car as lightning and heavy rain falls over Hobie Island Beach Park on Monday, June 19, 2023, in Miami, Fla.
From left to right: Etna Solis, Melida Ortega and Marvin Diaz walk toward their car as lightning and heavy rain falls over Hobie Island Beach Park on Monday, June 19, 2023, in Miami, Fla. mocner@miamiherald.com

A flood advisory was issued Thursday evening in parts of Miami-Dade County as the wet week continues with minor flooding and more downpours, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.

Some of the areas included in the advisory were Homestead, The Redland, Florida City, Princeton, Richmond West, Everglades National Park and Inlikita.

Before 6 p.m., radar imagery and rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain had fallen, and additional 1 to 2 inches were expected.

The advisory expired at 6:45 p.m.

This story was originally published June 29, 2023 at 6:28 PM.

Omar Rodríguez Ortiz
Miami Herald
Omar is a bilingual and bicultural journalist, covering breaking news in South Florida for the Miami Herald. He has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor’s degree in education from the Universidad de Puerto Rico en Río Piedras.
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