South Florida will see more periods of torrential rain through the weekend as a tropically enhanced storm system stalls over the region. Additionally, any flooding along the coast will be compounded by King Tides, which are peaking this weekend. Coastal Flood Alerts have been issued from Miami to Charleston, South Carolina.
THE TAKEAWAY
Seasonal King Tides will drive a multiday flood threat spanning 500 miles from Miami to Charleston.Rain starts Friday and holds through at least Tuesday.Totals between 3 and 5 inches of rain are possible across South Florida.
South Florida will see more periods of torrential rain through the weekend, part of a multiday flash flood threat, as a tropically enhanced storm system stalls over the region. Additionally, any flooding along the coast will be compounded by King Tides, which are also peaking this weekend.
Coastal Flood Alerts have been issued from Miami to Charleston, South Carolina.
Florida rain forecast
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A strong low pressure system over Cuba is forecast to linger over the Caribbean and South Florida, tapping into deep tropical moisture producing days of thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain rates.
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Much of Florida started the year mired in a historic drought. Now, the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor shows significant improvement across the state, after a very wet summer and early start to fall.
Fort Lauderdale residents navigate some water-filled roadways amid the king tides on Sept. 26, 2022, along Southeast Second Street.
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This moisture is expected to bring widespread 3 to 5 inches of rain across South Florida into early next week.
Rain rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible, putting the area under a level 1 out of 4 flash flood risk on Saturday, with a smaller area under a level 2 threat on Sunday into Monday.
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Florida flash flood outlook
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The level 1 out of 4 threat will remain in effect through Tuesday, the FOX Forecast Center said.
To make matters worse, the seasonal King Tides that have plagued the state this week are keeping coastal waters elevated.
Persistent, gusty winds of 20 to 25 mph will push water inland, keeping minor-to-moderate coastal flooding in play during peak high tides into the weekend.
A Miami Shores public works employee works in the rain on Nov. 5, 2021, clearing drains and pumping floodwater in the Shores Estates neighborhood along Northeast 105th Street in Miami Shores.
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Areas in and around Jacksonville face potential flooding caused by a river trapping effect, where winds prevent inland water from draining out of the mouth of the St. John’s River.
Farther north, coastal flooding could be particularly disruptive around Charleston, where even minor tide increases can flood low-lying major roads and historic districts.
Coastal Flood Alerts
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A King tide is the highest naturally occurring high tide of the year. Even on clear, sunny days with no storm in sight, these extra-high seasonal tides push seawater back up through storm drains and onto coastal streets, the FOX Forecast Center said.
Stick with FOX Weather as we continue to bring you the latest forecast on Florida flash flooding and King Tides.