It looks like several towns in Florida are in for a drenching, with the <a href="https://newslivecenter.com/tag/national-weather-service/”>National Weather Service forecasting that they could receive their entire monthly average rainfall in just four days.
This week, the Sunshine State is being pounded by rain from a Caribbean plume. The downpour is expected to peak between Wednesday and Friday, with the NWS cautioning about potential flooding starting on Tuesday and lasting through the weekend.
In May, cities in southern Florida saw scorching temperatures, and last week, a sweltering heatwave hit not only Florida but also states like Texas, Arizona, and southern California.
On Monday morning, the NWS Tampa Bay shared an interactive map depicting rainfall predictions until Friday. The forecast shows that multiple regions may be soaked with 6 inches or more of rain. Among them, Fort Myers is set to bear the brunt with a predicted 15 to 20 inches, surpassing its June average of 9.66 inches.
Cities like Belle Glade, Immokalee, West Palm Beach, Punta Gorda, and Sarasota are also anticipating rainfall close to or exceeding their June averages this week. These cities typically receive between 7 and 9 inches of rain in June, but this week could see upwards of 8 inches or more.
With the looming heavy rainfall, there’s a risk of localized flash floods, so it’s wise to be prepared and heed any alerts.
A flood warning is already in place for southern Florida as of Tuesday morning. Due to recent dry conditions, the initial heavy rainfall may lead to low-lying areas being inundated before the weekend.
Forecasts indicate that the heaviest rain could fall on Tuesday and Thursday, persisting until the weekend.