- Miami International Airport forced to close after Florida was hit by torrential storms
- It comes as Miami is under a flood warning and the risk of an “isolated tornado,” according to reports.
- The Ultra Music Festival in Bayfront Park was forced to close early Friday night, leaving Spring Break clubgoers walking home through flooded streets.
Miami International Airport was forced to close after Florida was hit by torrential storms on Saturday.
The Federal Aviation Agency issued the total ground stop Saturday morning and it will remain in effect until at least 4:59 p.m.
It comes as Miami is under a flood warning and the risk of an “isolated tornado.” NBC reports.
“Inclement weather may impact operations on March 23,” the airport wrote in X.
“If you are traveling, please contact your airline for the latest flight updates.”
The Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium was forced to end early on Friday due to the storm
The Ultra Music Festival in Bayfront Park was forced to close early Friday night, leaving Spring Break clubgoers walking home through flooded streets.
An air traffic control notice also indicated that a disabled plane remained on one of the airport’s runways.
Wet and windy conditions hit South Florida and the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning covering Miami on Friday.
As a result, the Ultra Music Festival in Bayfront Park was forced to close early Friday night, leaving Spring Break clubgoers walking home through flooded streets.
“For your safety, Ultra Friday will be temporarily closed,” event organizers posted on social media after warning of lightning and strong winds.
“Please leave the park calmly now.” the 9pm post said.
Another round of heavy rain and storms arrived in South Florida Friday night and Saturday morning.
Some areas of Miami received two inches of rain and West Palm Beach received more than five.
The Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium and the Youth Fair were also forced to close.
Another round of heavy rain and storms arrived in South Florida Friday night and Saturday morning.
Wet and windy conditions hit South Florida and the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning covering Miami on Friday.
The city remains under a flood watch and more heavy rain is expected around midday and into the afternoon, according to NBC.
The coastal city continues to be hit by strong winds of up to 35 mph as the cold front moves through the area.
The wind advisory will remain in effect until 8 pm Saturday.
Temperatures remain high, around 79 degrees, despite the rain and cloudy skies.