MIAMI – Areas from the far south coast to the Florida Keys should brace for heavy rain Saturday from a nasty storm system in the Gulf of Mexico.
The storm brought record rain and severe weather to South Florida on Friday, which could cause localized flooding.
Friday’s storm wreaked havoc on several events in the region, which is in the midst of peak spring break season.
Some areas received 3 to 5 inches or more of rain.
Miami gained 2.34 inches on Friday, a daily record; tornado warning It was issued south of the city Friday night when Doppler radar showed a rotation in the passage of thunderstorms.
Miami’s annual Ultra Music Festival was temporarily canceled Friday night due to inclement weather.
Organizers announced that the event was canceled due to lightning and strong winds.
Several videos posted on social media by attendees showed concertgoers wearing ponchos wading through ankle-deep water and heavy rain before being ordered to leave the event.
Another video shared on X shows people enjoying music despite the heavy rain.
The festival is set to continue The storm moved in again on Saturday, as planned, with the possibility of another round of severe storms across South Florida.
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Laine was also a key player at the Miami Open on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium. After only eight games had been completed, the day’s play was suspended.
Saturday’s game order will be adjusted due to previous game suspensions and cancellations.
More scattered showers and thunderstorms could bring another round of heavy rain across South Florida on Saturday. Cities including Miami, Key West and Naples could receive isolated areas of 1 to 2 inches during more severe storms, and flood watches will remain in place through Saturday evening.
Stormy weather patterns in the Sunshine State during the winter and early spring are common during El Niño events in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.
None of the state’s 67 counties are in drought conditions, according to the latest drought monitoring agency.
