Flood Potential Outlook
Issued by NWS Miami, FL
Issued by NWS Miami, FL
279 FGUS72 KMFL 241924 ESFMFL FLC011-086-099-251100- Hydrologic Outlook National Weather Service Miami FL 324 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 ...Heavy Rainfall From Tropical Storm Helene Rest Of This Week... Tropical Storm Helene is forecast by the National Hurricane Center to move through the eastern Gulf of Mexico through Wednesday and Thursday. This will bring deep tropical moisture across South Florida with PWAT values reaching the 2.3 to 2.6 inch range. The aforementioned PWAT values will be at the maximum climatological values for this time of year supporting the potential of heavy rainfall, especially across urban areas. Potential rainfall amounts between tonight through Saturday morning looks to be between 3 to 5 inches over the east coast metro areas of South Florida with locally higher amounts possible where a duration of heavy rain continues for an extended period of time. There is still some uncertainty regarding the forecast over the next couple of days. Users are reminded that shifts in the track of the system may causes changes in rainfall totals as uncertainty still remains. A Flood Watch may be issued if confidence and potential rainfall amounts increase. Interests in South Florida should stay tuned to the latest forecasts from NWS Miami and the National Hurricane Center. $$ Baxter