Rounds of soaking rain drench South Florida streets as flood watch extended: NWS
A flood watch issued in South Florida early Monday has been extended as scattered rain showers and strong storms are expected to drench parts of the region into the night.
The advisory will last until 8 a.m.
Though there was a temporary pause in the rainfall Monday afternoon, Barry Baxter of the National Weather Service Miami said heavy showers could resume between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. — and continue until midnight.
NWS Miami Meteorologist Robert Molleda estimated that South Florida can expect as many as eight inches of rainfall through Tuesday morning.
“Some areas could see eight inches or more today, tonight and part of tomorrow,” he added. “After tomorrow and through the end of week it could be dryer.”
The temperature is likely to reach a maximum of 84 degrees with gusts of wind as high of 21 mph.
South Florida is under a slight risk of flooding, particularly in the low-lying coastal areas, according to data provided by the NWS.
“Periods of heavy downpours during this time frame will also create the potential for localized flooding due to multiple rounds of heavy rainfall moving over the same areas,” the NWS said in its forecast.
There’s also a risk of rip currents along South Florida’s coast through Monday night. The NWS recommends that beachgoers exercise caution — and avoid swimming against the current if caught in a rip current.
Molleda clarified the rainfall is not related to the upcoming hurricane season.
“It’s a non-tropical weather system,” he said.
This story was originally published May 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM with the headline "Rounds of soaking rain drench South Florida streets as flood watch extended: NWS."
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