South Florida will see more periods of heavy rain over the weekend as an enhanced tropical storm system stalls over the region. Additionally, any flooding along the coast will be exacerbated by king tides, which will peak this weekend. Coastal flood watches have been issued from Miami to Charleston, South Carolina. ADVICE Seasonal king tides will create a multi-day flood threat extending 500 miles from Miami to Charleston. Additionally, any flooding along the coast will be exacerbated by king tides, which will also peak this weekend. Coastal flood watches have been issued from Miami to Charleston, South Carolina. WHAT ARE KING TIDES? Florida Rain Forecast (FOX Weather) A strong low pressure system over Cuba is forecast to persist over the Caribbean and southern Florida, taking advantage of deep tropical moisture that will produce days of thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall rates. mired in a historic drought. Now, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows significant improvement statewide, following a very wet summer and early start to fall. Fort Lauderdale residents navigate some water-filled roads amid king tides on Sept. 26, 2022, along Southeast Second Street. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun-Sentinel/Tribune News Service/Getty Images) This moisture is expected to bring 3 to 5 inches of widespread rain across South Florida early next week. Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches per hour is possible, placing the area under a Level 1 of 4 flash flood risk on Saturday, with a smaller area under a Level 2 threat Sunday into Monday. KNOW YOUR FLOOD TERMINOLOGY: WHAT FLOOD WATCHES, WARNINGS AND EMERGENCIES REALLY MEANFlorida Flash Flood Outlook (FOX Weather) The Level 1 of 4 threat remains in effect through Tuesday, the FOX Forecast Center said. To make matters worse, the seasonal king tides that have hit the state this week are keeping coastal waters elevated. HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHER Persistent gusty winds of 20 to 25 mph will push water inland, keeping minor to moderate coastal flooding in play during high tides into the weekend. A Miami Shores Public Works employee works in the rain on Nov. 5, 2021, clearing drains and pumping out floodwater in the Shores Estates neighborhood along Northeast 105th Street in Miami Shores. (Miami Herald / Getty Images) Areas in and around Jacksonville face possible flooding caused by a river trapping effect, where winds prevent inland water from draining from the mouth of the St. John River. Further north, coastal flooding could be particularly damaging around Charleston, where even minor tide rises can inundate major highways and low-lying historic districts. Coastal Flood Watches (FOX Weather) A king tide is the highest natural high tide of the year. Even on clear, sunny days with no storm in sight, these extra high seasonal tides push seawater up through storm drains and onto coastal streets, the FOX Forecast Center said. Stay with FOX Weather as we continue to bring you the latest forecast for flash floods and king tides in Florida.
