MIAMI (WSVN) - Relentless downpours swept across South Florida on Monday, flooding streets, slowing commutes and prompting a flood watch across the region as more rain looms in the forecasts.
Some main threats included: gusty winds, hail, elevated storm risk and an isolated tornado.
The floodwaters quickly overwhelmed streets in the low-lying areas of Miami like on Northeast 10th and 14th avenues.
It was a similar scene in downtown as the heavy rain wreaked havoc on the morning commute. One driver’s BMW was seen stalling out along Biscayne Boulevard.
The City of Miami issued a warning, informing drivers of traffic flow in flood prone areas.
“We are for now not rerouting traffic. We are bringing down parts of Biscayne into maybe a single lane, so definitely, we are allowing the traffic to flow,” said city spokesperson Kenia Fallat.
With the heaviest rain expected in the afternoon hours, city officials warned drivers to plan ahead and exercise caution.
“If you don’t need to come through downtown Miami, don’t. If you see standing water, go around it. Don’t walk through it, and definitely don’t drive through it,” said Fallat.
In Opa-locka, video shows a parking lot turned into a lake due to the rain.
Further north in Broward County, heavy rain was also seen falling in Dania Beach, with forecasters anticipating another several inches across the region Monday afternoon.
Due to the continued potential of heavy rainfall and flood watch in effect, low-lying cities in Broward and Miami-Dade counties are offering free parking garages to all residents to ensure their cars are safe. For a compiled list to the garages available, click here.
The gloomy weather will likely last through Tuesday morning, but conditions should clear up by Wednesday with the remainder of the work week being dry and warm.
Residents are reminded to avoid unnecessary travel when possible. A great rule of thumb: If you can’t see where a road begins or ends, turn around.
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