Severe weather: Drenching rains bring flash flood warnings for Miami-Dade, Broward
MIAMI -- A slow moving weather system that had traits similar to a tropical storm on Wednesday brought torrential rainfall, gusty winds and triggered at least three tornado warnings for parts of South Florida.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning that covered all of metro Miami that lasts until 7:45 p.m.
There were a host of weather advisories issues by the weather service as the system lumbered through the region.
"These storms have just blossomed over the afternoon," chief meteorologist Ivan Cabrera said at 3:45 p.m.
The flash flood warning was in addition to a flood watch is in effect for the metro and coastal areas of Miami-Dade and Broward through 8 p.m. due to widespread heavy rain.
Periods of heavy rain are expected Wednesday ahead of an approaching warm front. Two to 5 inches of rain is in the forecast, some areas could see six inches or more.
Miami-Dade could see 3 to 5 inches of rain from 9 a.m. through 8 p.m. Broward could see two to four inches of rain from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Florida Keys could get an additional three inches of rain through 9 a.m.
This amount of rain combined with the saturated ground from the rainfall since Monday may result in flooding conditions, especially for poor drainage locations. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should it develop.
Drivers should avoid going through flooded roads. Remember, turn around, don't drown.