Heavy rain delayed the start of a football friendly in Orlando on Wednesday, June 10, with a flood advisory in effect until midafternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.
According to the NWS, between 1 and 3 inches of rain had fallen on a portion of east-central Florida as of 1:49 pm, with additional amounts up to 3 inches expected.
“Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly,” the weather service said. “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.”
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Kickoff for the pre-World Cup England-Costa Rica friendly match at Inter&Co Stadium was delayed half an hour as a result of the weather.
Footage taken by Chad Thomas shows conditions in Orlando on Wednesday afternoon. Credit: @ChadThomasUK via Storyful