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Flood Advisory
ActivePalm Beach, FL
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Palm Beach County in southeastern Florida...
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to nearly stationary thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen during the last hour from the nearly stationary thunderstorms. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area during the next couple of hours from the nearly stationary thunderstorms. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. If the rainfall amounts increase more than forecast, then a Flash Flood warning may be needed for this area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Greenacres, Palm Springs, Lantana, Atlantis, Haverhill, Cloud Lake, President Donald J. Trump International Airport, Gun Club Estates, Royal Palm Estates, Downtown West Palm Beach, Schall Circle, Port Of Palm Beach and Lake Clarke Shores. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Data from the National Weather Service
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