Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Miami, FL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Miami FL
817 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

FLC043-170215-
/O.NEW.KMFL.FA.Y.0105.240717T0017Z-240717T0215Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Glades FL-
817 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southern Florida, including the following
  county, Glades.

* WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 817 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    mainly rural areas of North Central Glades County
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 2702 8127 2703 8127 2707 8127 2708 8127
      2709 8127 2712 8127 2712 8122 2712 8121
      2712 8120 2701 8117


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