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Homestead, FL

Right Now
73°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Feels Like: 73°
  • Heat Index: 73°
  • Wind: 6 mph
  • Wind Chill: 73°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 06:30:54 AM
  • Sunset: 05:39:46 PM
  • Dew Point: 72°
  • Visibility: 1.9 mi

Today

Variable clouds with showers and scattered thunderstorms. Low 71F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%.

Tonight

Variable clouds with showers and scattered thunderstorms. Low 71F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%.

Tomorrow

Scattered thunderstorms. High 84F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. 2 to 3 inches of rain expected.

Weather Alert

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Central Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida...

* WHEN...Until 930 PM EST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 730 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Homestead, The Redland, Homestead Miami Speedway, Kendall,
Florida City, Naranja, Princeton, Goulds, Leisure City, Homestead
Base, Richmond West, Zoo Miami, West Perrine, Country Walk,
Richmond Heights, The Hammocks, The Crossings, West Kendall and
Intersection Krome And Kendall Drive.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor to Moderate coastal flooding, large breaking
waves of 6 to 7 feet in the surf zone, and dangerous rip
currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County and Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday for the Coastal Flood Advisory and High
Rip Current Risk, and through this morning for the High Surf
Advisory.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor to Moderate coastal flooding, large breaking
waves of 6 to 7 feet in the surf zone, and dangerous rip
currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County and Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday for the Coastal Flood Advisory and High
Rip Current Risk, and through this morning for the High Surf
Advisory.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Next 12 Hours

Time
Temp
Precip
8 PM
74°
100%
8 PM
74°

Wind: ENE @ 6 mph

Precip: 100% Chance

Humidity: 96%

Wind Chill: 74°

Heat Index: 74°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 4 mi

Dew Point: 72°

9 PM
74°
66%
9 PM
74°

Wind: ENE @ 7 mph

Precip: 66% Chance

Humidity: 94%

Wind Chill: 74°

Heat Index: 74°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 5 mi

Dew Point: 72°

10 PM
75°
100%
10 PM
75°

Wind: E @ 6 mph

Precip: 100% Chance

Humidity: 93%

Wind Chill: 75°

Heat Index: 75°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 4 mi

Dew Point: 73°

11 PM
76°
99%
11 PM
76°

Wind: ESE @ 6 mph

Precip: 99% Chance

Humidity: 90%

Wind Chill: 76°

Heat Index: 76°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 73°

12 AM
76°
85%
12 AM
76°

Wind: ESE @ 6 mph

Precip: 85% Chance

Humidity: 90%

Wind Chill: 76°

Heat Index: 76°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 73°

1 AM
77°
75%
1 AM
77°

Wind: E @ 7 mph

Precip: 75% Chance

Humidity: 89%

Wind Chill: 77°

Heat Index: 77°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 73°

2 AM
76°
56%
2 AM
76°

Wind: ESE @ 6 mph

Precip: 56% Chance

Humidity: 90%

Wind Chill: 76°

Heat Index: 76°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 7 mi

Dew Point: 73°

3 AM
77°
36%
3 AM
77°

Wind: E @ 5 mph

Precip: 36% Chance

Humidity: 90%

Wind Chill: 77°

Heat Index: 82°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 74°

4 AM
77°
44%
4 AM
77°

Wind: E @ 5 mph

Precip: 44% Chance

Humidity: 90%

Wind Chill: 77°

Heat Index: 82°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 7 mi

Dew Point: 74°

5 AM
77°
37%
5 AM
77°

Wind: E @ 5 mph

Precip: 37% Chance

Humidity: 90%

Wind Chill: 77°

Heat Index: 82°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 7 mi

Dew Point: 74°

6 AM
77°
24%
6 AM
77°

Wind: E @ 5 mph

Precip: 24% Chance

Humidity: 90%

Wind Chill: 77°

Heat Index: 82°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 9 mi

Dew Point: 74°

7 AM
77°
23%
7 AM
77°

Wind: E @ 6 mph

Precip: 23% Chance

Humidity: 90%

Wind Chill: 77°

Heat Index: 83°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 74°