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Flood watch issued as South Florida braces for heavy rainfall
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Key Points:
- WPBF 25 First Warning Weather team has designated Sunday and Monday as Impact Weather days due to excessive rainfall expected in the region.
- A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Okeechobee County until 4:15 p.m., with 3 to 6 inches of rain already fallen and flash flooding occurring, making parts of SR 70 and US 441 impassable.
- The National Weather Service advises motorists to avoid flooded roads and follow "Turn Around, Don’t Drown" safety guidelines to prevent flood-related vehicle deaths.
- A Flash Flood Watch and Flood Watch are in place until Monday afternoon, with total rainfall expected to reach 3 to 7 inches in some areas.
- Weather conditions include breezy winds of 15-20 mph, high temperatures in the low 80s, and a 50-60% chance of scattered rain on Sunday and a 60% chance on Monday.
