MIAMI (WSVN) - South Florida experienced a rainy Monday. There was barely a dry spot in town, and there may be more rain on the way.
Forecasters say the rain was here to stay throughout the week, and some locals didn’t mind.
“Because it’s a change, right?” said a local. “I’ve been waiting for some change in weather. It’s getting too hot.”
Monday night, the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for northwestern parts of Miami-Dade until 11:45 p.m. and Southwest Broward County until 11 p.m.
Florida Turnpike, Tamiami Trail and Kendale Lakes are also on a flood advisory watch until midnight.
The wet weather started to swamp South Florida on Sunday, which has saturated some areas with at least two inches of water.
Downtown Miami was one of the hardest-hit areas, leaving many stranded and tow truck companies celebrating.
“The weather from Miami, I love it,” said a tow truck driver.
Miami Beach, Hialeah, Northeast Dade and Broward were all affected.
“It’s not recommended. If you see that it’s flooded stand back around,” said a man.
Water pumps were put to work around the city.
“We come to the beach to have a sunny, nice weekend,” said a visitor who now has to make alternate plans.
It was a washout for visitors who wanted to soak up the sun rather than dodge raindrops.
“And this weather is like, it’s not cold, it’s annoying,” the visitor said.
Wet weather likely played a role in a three-car crash along Interstate 95 near Ives Dairy.
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A driver was also affected by the rain Monday night after their car was stuck in a ditch in the grassy area along Pines Boulevard.
It is unknown if the driver was inside at the time.
The radar estimated Pembroke Pines received more than five inches of rain today.
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