Key West hit by flooding as Gulf Coast low soaked South Florida with strong storms
Key West saw its wettest February day in 13 years on Monday as an area of low pressure delivered a deluge of rain, which caused urban flooding.
Key West hit by flooding after Gulf Coast low soaked South Florida
Key West saw its wettest February day in 13 years, recording close to 3.5 inches of rain Monday. Florida is forecast to dry out by Tuesday afternoon.
MIAMI – Heavy rain and thunderstorms over southern Florida are making their way into the open waters of the Atlantic Tuesday morning after producing flooding in the Keys on Monday. Key West saw its wettest February day in 13 years, recording close to 3.5 inches of rain Monday.
The low-pressure system that brought these storms dropped as much as 4 inches of rain in some places in the Sunshine State.
Video shows cars in Key West driving through urban flooding.
The rain was beneficial for many parts of the state, which are experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions.
The National Weather Service in Miami is warning of moderate rip current conditions at Palm and Collier beaches as conditions dry out Tuesday afternoon.
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Key West swamped with flooding as heavy rain hits Florida
A video from Monday afternoon shows a car driving through several inches of floodwater in Florida. Heavy rain is expected to bring flooding to the Miami area as well.
Earlier Monday, downpours hit western Florida. In Seffner, video was captured of rain from a gutter slamming into a sidewalk.
Lingering scattered showers are possible before this Gulf Coast low-pressure system completely moves out of the region.
Downpours hit Southern Florida as low moves into state
Seffner, Florida, east of Tampa, faced a soggy morning as a Gulf Coast low moves through Florida, bringing heavy rain, the possibility of flooding and potential for tornadoes on Monday.
The moisture-laden system, which originated from the Gulf, delivered significant rainfall to Louisiana and Texas over the weekend. Rainfall totals reached up to 3.5-4.5 inches in some areas.
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South Florida receives much-needed rainfall
With this rain, every drop counts. This is Florida’s dry season, with Miami averaging just over 2 inches of rain in February, compared to more than 10 inches in June.
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The FOX Forecast Center said many locations are experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions. Since last November, West Palm Beach has received nearly 10 inches less than its average rainfall, while Miami and Fort Lauderdale are over 6 inches below average.