Keep those umbrellas handy for the start of the week! Continuous excessive rainfall is expected throughout South Florida, resulting in a Flood Watch that will be in effect until 11 p.m. Monday, July 14.
A range of 1 to 3 inches of rainfall is expected across the eastern portions of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties today, with some places picking up 3 to 5 inches. The NWS also states that excessive runoff may result in flooding of roadways, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Cities offering free garage parking
Miami Beach will be opening nine public garage for residents wishing to keep their cars out of flood-prone areas through Tuesday at 8 a.m. Proof of residency when exiting the facility will be required. They are the following:
- 200 7 Street
- 512 12 Street
- 1301 Collins Avenue
- 1557 Washington Avenue
- 640 17 Street
- 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue
- 1900 Bay Road
- 340 23 Street
- 400 West 42 Street
Similarly, Fort Lauderdale will open two city-owned garages for residents at no charge:
- Las Olas Garage – 200 Las Olas Circle (levels 3 and up)
- Riverwalk Center Garage – 150 SE 2 Street (levels 3 and up)
City officials say that vehicles can stay parked at those locations for up to 24 hours after the advisory ends.
Visit the NWS Miami website for more information on watches and warnings in our region.