Miami-Dade Placed On Flood Watch Until Saturday

MIAMI, FL — The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch in Miami-Dade County starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday. The watch will remain in effect until 8 a.m. Saturday. The watch covers all of South Florida.

"We expect to see periods of heavy rainfall that can lead to flooding," a National Weather Service representative told Patch on Thursday. (Sign up for our free Daily Newsletters and Breaking News Alerts for the Miami Patch.)

The flood watch also covers nearby counties in South Florida. Broward County was placed under a flood advisory early Thursday morning. Officials said some roadways experienced ponding.

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A flood watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible, according to the National Weather Service.

A flood advisory is issued when flooding is not expected to be bad enough to issue a warning. However, it may cause significant inconvenience, and if caution is not exercised, it could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property, the National Weather Service said.

Photo taken in Surfside on Thursday by Ariana Malka