MIAMI (WSVN) - The National Weather Service has canceled a flood advisory that had been issued for parts of Broward and Miami-Dade counties after thunderstorms moved across South Florida, Sunday.
The urban and small stream flood advisory applied to Northeastern Miami-Dade and Southeastern Miami-Dade. Cities affected included Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood and Miramar.
Flood Advisory cancelled for Dade and Broward. Flood Watch still in progress, south FL. @wsvn pic.twitter.com/VyyuP1XwfO
— Brent Cameron (@bcameron7) August 27, 2017
Meteorologists said up to two inches of rain had already fallen when the advisory was issued.
Significant flooding along Okeechobee Road in #Hialeah. @NWSMiami pic.twitter.com/Ion04NLD6j
— Steven Cejas (@StevenCejas) August 27, 2017
A flood watch is expected to expire at 8 p.m. but could be extended.
Officials urged residents to take the necessary precautions. Motorists are advised to turn around, whenever possible, if they encounter flooded roadways.
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