Florida is facing a weekend of heavy rain, with the highest rain totals expected across the southeastern part of the state. Some flooding is possible, particularly in coastal areas already experiencing autumn king tides, which do not allow water to retreat from the coast. Get the forecast:
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- Seasonal king tides will bring a multi-day flood threat extending 500 miles from Miami to Charleston.
- The rain starts Friday and lasts until at least Tuesday.
- Totals between 3 and 5 inches of rain are possible across South Florida.
The Sunshine State faces a weekend of wet weather as days of heavy downpours combined with King Tides increase the risk of coastal flooding.
This King Tide event is expected to bring days of high tide cycles, leading to coastal flooding from Miami to Charleston.
Florida started the year in a state of extreme drought. Today, the latest U.S. drought report shows significant improvement across the state, following a very wet summer and early start to fall.
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A stream of tropical moisture heading toward Florida adds to the recent abundance of moisture, leading to a localized flood risk.
The FOX Forecast Center said the moisture was coming from an upper-level low forming near Cuba and combined with an area of high pressure off the East Coast.
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Fort Lauderdale residents navigate water-filled roads amid high tides on September 26, 2022, along Southeast Second Street.
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This moisture is expected to bring 3 to 5 inches of widespread rain to South Florida early next week.
Rain rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible, placing the area under a Level 1 in 4 flash flood risk Saturday, with a smaller area under a Level 2 threat Sunday through Monday.
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The Level 1 of 4 threat will remain in effect through Tuesday, the FOX Forecast Center said.
To make matters worse, seasonal king tides that hit the state this week are keeping coastal waters high.
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Persistent gusty winds of 20 to 25 mph will push water inland, keeping minor to moderate coastal flooding in play during peak high tides through the weekend.
A Miami Shores Public Works employee works in the rain on Nov. 5, 2021, cleaning drains and pumping floodwaters in the Shores Estates neighborhood along Northeast 105th Street in Miami Shores.
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A king tide is the highest natural high tide of the year. Even on clear, sunny days with no storm in sight, these very high seasonal tides push seawater toward storm drains and onto coastal streets, the FOX Forecast Center said.
Stick with FOX Weather as we continue to bring you the latest forecasts on Florida flash flooding and King Tides.
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