MIAMI (WSVN) - South Florida received nonstop rain, Friday, causing headaches for many residents and businesses.
Zoo Miami has announced that it will be closed for the rest of the day Friday due to inclimate weather, just one of many effects of the heavy rains.
The zoo announced the decision in a tweet Friday afternoon.
Due to inclimate weather, Zoo Miami is now closed for the rest of the day. pic.twitter.com/eqSejD6Jib
— Zoo Miami (@zoomiami) August 25, 2017
Other businesses have also taken precautions to prepare for potential flooding from the severe downpour.
Establishments in Miami Beach could be seen using sandbags to prepare for potential flooding from the weather.
Friday afternoon, in Aventura near 187th Street, a lane of Biscayne Boulevard had to be closed due to flooding.
Many motorists had to slow down just to safely navigate the roads. “I’m not going fast. I just go real slow, that’s it,” said one man. “I’m a slow kind of guy when it comes to floods.”
The rain also extended to Broward County, where a flood advisory was issued until 3:30 p.m.
Video sent in by a 7News viewer shows heavy rains in Pompano Beach.
Threat of on & off heavy rain to continue at least thru Saturday. Flood watch extended until Saturday night. pic.twitter.com/hOvLCKK7Is
— 7 Weather (@7Weather) August 25, 2017
The soggy weather is expected to last through the weekend.
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