The WPBF 25 First Warning Weather team designated Sunday and Monday to have Impact Weather.
WPBF 25 First Warning Meteorologist Nikki Sheaks said the region will experience excessive rainfall.
WEATHER ALERTS
A Flash Flood Warning has been extended until 11:15 p.m. Sunday for Palm Beach County, including West Palm Beach, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, The Acreage, Loxahatchee Groves, North County Airport and Caloosa until 9:15 p.m. The NWS had reports water was entering homes in the area of Northlake Boulevard and Florida’s Turnpike in Palm Beach Gardens. Rainfall totals for that area are 6-8 inches. In addition, the two entrances/exits at New Century Village near West Palm Beach are closed with vehicles flooded.A Flash Flood Warning issued for Okeechobee County, including the city of Okeechobee Treasure Island, Taylor Creek, Four Seasons Estates, Okeechobee Airport, Whispering Pines and Basswood Estates expired at 6:30 p.m. A Flash Flood Watch was issued for Okeechobee County until Monday at 3 p.m.The National Weather Service in Melbourne notes that law enforcement officials have reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the flood warned area. Between 3 to six 6 inches of rain have fallen and additional rain is possible. Flash flooding is already occurring.Law enforcement reports portions of SR 70 and US 441 in and around the City of Okeechobee are impassable. Motorists should avoid these roads. Water was also entering structures.The NWS advises motorists to turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive in flooded roads.
A Flood Watch was issued through Monday as rainfall totals will near 3 to 5 inches and there is a chance of rain accumulations close to 5 to 7 inches in some areas.
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MONDAY
There will be a 60% chance of scattered rain for the area along with breezy conditions.
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