Heavy Rains Batter South Florida, Closing Roads and Grounding Flights
Briefly

The severe weather in South Florida is the result of a cold front parked over parts of the state, dumping up to five inches of rain in some areas.
Flash flooding has affected major urban areas from Fort Lauderdale to downtown Miami, with vehicles stranded and homes inundated with water.
Hundreds of flights were either delayed or canceled at Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport due to the heavy rains.
The Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency warning for a stretch of South Florida, stating the situation was becoming life-threatening as drainage systems were overwhelmed.
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