South Florida is soaked with heavy rain and flooding. See how the weather looks
By Grethel Aguila and
David Santiago
Pavel Matorny of South Florida runs through the rain along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk on Monday, May 12, 2025. The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts widespread showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with a 90% chance of precipitation and 1 to 3 inches of rain expected by Tuesday morning.
David Santiago
dsantiago@miamiherald.com
South Florida, slammed with a deluge of rain, is under a flood watch until Tuesday morning.
The National Weather Service in Miami is warning residents of Miami-Dade and Broward to beware of pooling water — and driving through flooded streets.
Here’s what the weather looks like in South Florida:
City of Hollywood workers install a temporary water pump in a flooded area near South Ocean Drive and Azalea Terrace on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Hollywood, Florida. The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts widespread showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with a 90% chance of rain and expected rainfall totals between 1 to 3 inches through Tuesday morning. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Anglers fish in the rain at Dania Beach Pier on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Dania Beach, Florida. The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts widespread showers and thunderstorms, with a 90% chance of rain and 1 to 3 inches expected by Tuesday morning. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
A City of Hollywood police patrol drives through a rain-soaked and empty Hollywood Beach Broadwalk on Monday, May 12, 2025. The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts widespread showers and thunderstorms, with a 90% chance of rain and 1 to 3 inches expected by Tuesday morning. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
City of Sunny Isles Beach workers prepare a temporary water pump near North Bay Road and 178th Drive on Monday, May 12, 2025, ahead of expected severe weather. The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts widespread showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with a 90% chance of precipitation and rainfall totals between 1 to 3 inches through Tuesday morning. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Pavel Matorny of South Florida runs through the rain along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk on Monday, May 12, 2025. The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts widespread showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with a 90% chance of precipitation and 1 to 3 inches of rain expected by Tuesday morning. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Grethel covers courts and the criminal justice system for the Miami Herald. She graduated from the University of Florida (Go Gators!), speaks Spanish and Arabic and loves animals, traveling, basketball and good storytelling. Grethel also attends law school part time.
