Flooding/Severe Weather Potential: March 12, 2010 National Weather Service Miami/South Florida Forecast Office
Flooding/Severe Weather Potential: March 12, 2010
National Weather Service
Miami/South Florida
Forecast Office
Weather Map
Stalled front over South Florida in combination with low pressure over Gulf providing moisture and focus for potential heavy rains and severe thunderstorms today.
Flood Watch Until 7 PM
3-5” in yellow/red. 5-7” in white and purple
Atmospheric Moisture Pointed At Florida
Moderate Flood Potential: Water entering structures possible
Wind gusts 40-60 mph and isolated tornadoes possible primarilyCollier/Broward/Miami-Dade/Mainland Monroe through 7 PM
Impacts
• Significant flooding of roads possible all of South Florida today. Isolated areas could see rain in excess of 5 inches, leading to water possibly entering structures.
• Strong/severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts 40-60 mph and isolated tornadoes possible Naples-Broward south.
Midnight Tonight
Front east of area, rain ending overnight
Weekend Outlook
• Dry and cooler weather expected Saturday and Sunday.
• Highs in the 70s. Lows in the 50s.
• Good weather for outdoor events this weekend.
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National Weather Service
Miami/South Florida Forecast Office