Weather Alerts for Lauderdale By The Sea

Issued by the National Weather Service

Flood Watch  FLOOD WATCH   Flood Watch
LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA

Areas Affected:
Glades - Hendry - Inland Palm Beach County - Metro Palm Beach County - Coastal Collier County - Inland Collier County - Inland Broward County - Metro Broward County - Inland Miami-Dade County - Metropolitan Miami Dade - Mainland Monroe - Coastal Palm Beach County - Coastal Broward County - Coastal Miami Dade County - Far South Miami-Dade County
Effective: Sun, 10/6 5:42pm Updated: Mon, 10/7 4:44am Urgency: Future
Expires: Mon, 10/7 9:45am Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast, southern, and southwest Florida,
including the following areas, in southeast Florida, Coastal
Broward County, Coastal Miami Dade County, Coastal Palm Beach
County, Far South Miami-Dade County, Inland Broward County, Inland
Miami-Dade County, Inland Palm Beach County, Metro Broward County,
Metro Palm Beach County and Metropolitan Miami Dade. In southern
Florida, Glades and Hendry. In southwest Florida, Coastal Collier
County, Inland Collier County and Mainland Monroe.

* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive
street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of heavy rainfall are likely today through the mid-
week period. A widespread 4 to 8 inches of rainfall will be
possible through Thursday with localized amounts in excess of
10 inches possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

Rip Current Statement  RIP CURRENT STATEMENT   Rip Current Statement
LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA

Areas Affected:
Coastal Broward County
Effective: Mon, 10/7 2:51am Updated: Mon, 10/7 4:44am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Mon, 10/7 8:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

Information:
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.