Election Day weather brings rain and high tide risks to Miami-Dade and Broward voters

Voters in Broward and northern Miami-Dade counties face a Level 2 risk for excessive heavy rainfall and flash flooding on Election Day Tuesday. Saturated ground from Monday’s storms combines with Tuesday’s precipitation to create conditions for localized flooding in low-lying areas. Residents should carry umbrellas as scattered showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast.

A Coastal Flood Advisory is active until 7 p.m. due to saltwater flooding risks during high tide. Tides peak around 4 p.m. in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, and closer to 6 p.m. in Key West. East winds build from 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. These onshore winds create hazardous conditions along the coast, including a high risk of dangerous rip currents on Atlantic beaches.

The National Weather Service issued a Small Craft Advisory for Atlantic waters. Winds reach 15 to 20 knots, producing choppy conditions in the bays. High temperatures for Tuesday afternoon reach the mid-80s under partly sunny skies.

Spotty showers persist Wednesday with highs in the mid-80s. Rain chances decrease late in the week, with only a few showers expected Thursday and Friday as highs rise into the upper 80s. A cold front moves through South Florida over the weekend, bringing lower humidity and reduced rain chances. Drier weather and sunshine follow, with overnight lows falling into the upper 60s and daytime highs settling in the low 80s Saturday and Sunday alongside isolated showers.