Broward schools to resume operations Friday, flood waters receding across South Florida
MIAMI - After a day of heavy rain across South Florida, NEXT Weather meteorologist Dave Warren said on Thursday we will transition to a wind event. As the rain moves out, the winds will kick up to 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
A Flood Watch and a Flood Advisory expired at 6 a.m. A wind advisory remains in effect for Broward through 7 p.m. Thursday.
The high winds from overnight and early morning toppled trees, damaged awnings, and did other damage.
Broward public schools were closed on Thursday as was Broward College. Miami-Dade public schools are open.
Broward schools' officials said late Thursday morning that they expect to fully open on Friday. Superintendent Peter Licata said several schools experienced flooding and they were addressing that so they could open.
Due to the overnight weather, Miami-Dade Transit said the Metromover system was temporarily out of service Thursday morning. Free bus shuttle services are being provided.
The Henry E. Kinney Tunnel in Fort Lauderdale was temporarily closed due to flooding.
CBS News Miami's chief meteorologist Ivan Cabrera said the rain won't have much of an impact on the morning commute but there is still be a lot of water on the road because of the amount of rainfall that has fallen, which in some places, has been in the double digits.
Cabrera says flooded streets will take a while to drain.
"We will still have some issues in the morning even though by then it will have improved from a rainfall perspective," he said.
Dryer air is expected Thursday which should usher a beautiful weekend.
Friday and this weekend will be drier with lower rain chances and warmer highs near the mid-80s.
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Storms soaking South Florida
There are multiple coastal hazards due to the windy weather. There is a high risk of rip currents and a high surf advisory. due to hazardous marine conditions. And minor coastal flooding will be possible around high tide times due to the higher-than-normal king tides.
The heavy rainfall in conjunction with seasonal king tides are expected to cause flooding in Downtown Miami and adjacent areas through Friday, November 17.
Roadway flooding is typically seen along Biscayne Boulevard between NE 11 Street and NE 13 Street as well as the ramps to and from the MacArthur Causeway. Drivers should avoid flooded areas and seek alternate routes.