Weather alert: Flood advisory issued for South Florida with rain, king tide

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Weather alert: Flood advisory issued for South Florida with rain, king tide

The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory Thursday as rain and king tides are forecast to soak South Florida.

The advisory, in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday, warns of moderate flooding in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. A separate rip current risk runs through Saturday evening. A high surf advisory also is in effect for Palm Beach County.

“Flooding of lots, parks, and roads,” the National Weather Service warns in the South Florida flood advisory. “If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.”

A stretch of perfect weather this week — dry and sunny — will start coming to an end Thursday, when rain chances increase to 40%. That soars to 50% Friday, 70% Saturday and 80% Sunday, according to the weather service.

“The wet weather is really going to ramp up as we head into the weekend,” said Lissette Gonzalez, a meteorologist with Miami Herald news partner CBS News Miami.

Forecasters with the weather service said that with the tide cycle, saltwater flooding has already started in low-lying areas.

“Any heavy rain combined with higher astronomical tides could lead to more significant coast flooding,” an NWS forecast statement said.

In addition to the heavy rain — with two to four inches expected — and flooding, the weather service said other hazards along the South Florida coast include rough conditions for boaters and swimmers. Forecasters expect winds of 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph.

The peak of the higher than usual king tides runs through Oct. 31 before they return Nov. 5 and again at the end of the month.