King Tides Flooding, Dangerous Rip Currents, Thunderstorms For South Florida

MIAMI, Florida - Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon across South Florida, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

A few storms could become locally strong to marginally severe. Heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent to excessive lightning is possible with any storm, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center.

Minor coastal flooding associated with enhanced astronomical tides (King tides) during September's Full Moon will be possible from Sunday morning through at least Wednesday afternoon for Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.

High Tide Times

Naples: 12:56 PM Tue, 1:25 AM Wed, 1:46 PM Wed 

Lake Worth: 7:46 AM Tue, 8:14 PM Tue, 8:38 AM Wed  

Port Everglades: 8:06 AM Tue, 8:31 PM Tue, 8:58 AM Wed  

Virginia Key: 8:53 AM Tue, 9:18 PM Tue, 9:45 AM Wed

In addition to coastal flooding, there are localized flooding concerns across Miami-Dade and Broward counties this afternoon. After heavy rainfall over the last several days, additional heavy rainfall over saturated soils could result in localized flooding.

There is also the potential of waterspouts across South Florida waters today.

There is a high risk for rip currents along the Palm Beaches today and a moderate risk of rip currents along the Miami-Dade and Broward beaches today.

Wednesday through Monday

Scattered thunderstorms will be possible daily, with primary threats of gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours.

Minor coastal flooding will also be possible during high tide cycles throughout most of the week due to the combination of northerly swell and king tides.

An elevated risk of rip currents will continue across the Atlantic Coast beaches through the middle of the week with the highest risk remaining over the Palm Beaches.