Fort Lauderdale Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Fort Lauderdale.

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Flood Warning issued September 14 at 9:30AM EDT until September 15 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. .Recent heavy rainfall will keep several rivers above flood stage. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Alafia...including Lithia , Riverview near US 301...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17, Arcadia at SR 70...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Alafia River at Lithia . * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Additional residences downstream of County Road 640 bridge begin flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Saturday was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 9.0 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on 08/02/1965. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 14 at 9:30AM EDT until September 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. .Recent heavy rainfall will keep several rivers above flood stage. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Alafia...including Lithia , Riverview near US 301...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17, Arcadia at SR 70...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Peace River at Arcadia at SR 70. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Access roads to river acres become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM EDT Saturday was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning and continue falling to 9.0 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.3 feet on 08/09/2001. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued September 14 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Peace River At Arcadia at SR 70 affecting DeSoto County. Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Alafia River At Lithia affecting Hillsborough County. .Recent heavy rainfall will keep several rivers above flood stage. For the Cypress Creek...including SR 54 Worthington Gardens...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Alafia...including Lithia , Riverview near US 301...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Peace...including Bartow, Zolfo Springs at SR 17, Arcadia at SR 70...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cypress Creek at SR 54 Worthington Gardens. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flooding threatens two homes on State Road 54. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Saturday was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet on 06/26/1982. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Heat Advisory issued September 14 at 9:02AM EDT until September 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Martin, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Martin, Inland Saint Lucie, and Okeechobee. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Excessive Heat Warning issued September 14 at 8:45AM EDT until September 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 114 expected across Palm Beach County. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Inland Palm Beach County, and Metro Palm Beach County Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Excessive Heat Warning issued September 14 at 8:45AM EDT until September 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113 expected across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County, Coastal Miami Dade County, Far South Miami-Dade County, Inland Broward County, Inland Miami-Dade County, Metro Broward County, and Metropolitan Miami Dade Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Excessive Heat Warning issued September 14 at 8:45AM EDT until September 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 114 expected across Collier County. * WHERE...Coastal Collier County and Inland Collier County Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Heat Advisory issued September 14 at 8:45AM EDT until September 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Glades, Hendry, and Mainland Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Coastal Flood Statement issued September 14 at 4:32AM EDT until September 14 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Key West FL

* WHAT...Minor saltwater flooding. * WHERE...The Florida Keys. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low elevation streets and lots is likely. In the Lower and Middle Keys, this will be most pronounced around the time of the morning high tide. In the Upper Keys, little relief can be expected, even at lower tides. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Motorists should remember that persistent puddles around the times of high tide are almost certain to contain a mix of saltwater.

Heat Advisory issued September 14 at 4:31AM EDT until September 14 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Key West FL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Florida Keys. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...A Heat Advisory means that a period of unusually hot temperatures and high humidity is expected, producing heat index values of 108 degrees or higher. These conditions will cause increased risk of heat illness for people outdoors or in non air conditioned spaces.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 14 at 2:24AM EDT until September 15 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding around times of high tide. * WHERE...St Johns River Basin. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Rip Current Statement issued September 14 at 2:24AM EDT until September 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Flood Warning issued September 13 at 8:31PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .A combination of heavy rainfall over the basin in the last several days and north-northeast winds will cause levels of the Saint Johns River at Astor to remain in Moderate Flood Stage through mid week next week. Any additional heavy rainfall upstream will have the potential to cause further rises in levels. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon EDT. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 3.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EDT Friday was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 3.2 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood