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South Florida faces heavy downpours, localized flooding as king tides return
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lissette Gonzalez , as published by CBS4 Miami
· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Minor coastal flooding is possible due to returning high water levels. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the afternoon, with a chance of heavy downpours.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the afternoon, with a chance of heavy downpours. Minor coastal flooding is possible due to returning high water levels. The chance of rain will remain elevated through a certain day of the week, then decrease slightly before turning breezy with more storms.
Further details on the weather outlook are available, including forecast high temperatures and rain chances over the next week. The return of high water levels may lead to flooding in some areas, and residents are advised to be prepared for wet conditions.
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Published: October 7, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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