Thunderstorms bring flooding to Broward amid high heat. Flood advisory triggered

Raging heat is beating down on South Florida, but that isn’t stopping heavy thunderstorms from bringing flooding to certain areas Friday in a combination that is unique to the region.

Around 3:10 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for parts of Broward County. It is in effect until 5:15 p.m.

The advisory is for the following neighborhoods and cities: Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac, Lauderhill, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Cooper City and Pine Island Ridge.

Forecasters say minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas may occur. Doppler radar shows thunderstorms are bringing heavy rains that have already dropped between one and three inches, with an additional one to three inches on the way.

Officials are advising residents to turn around and don`t drown when encountering flooded roads.