Severe thunderstorm, flood advisory warnings issued for portions of South Florida

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A flood advisory and severe thunderstorm warning were issued for a portion of Miami-Dade County on Tuesday.

The advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. after the National Weather Service reported that up to two inches of rain had fallen throughout the day. The severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m.

Additional rainfall amounts of one to two inches are expected in areas that include Miami, Hialeah, Hollywood, Miami Beach, Surfside, Hallandale, Virginia Key, Miami Gardens, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Aventura, Miami Lakes, Sunny Isles Beach, Opa-locka, West Park, Miami Shores, North Bay Village, El Portal, Gladeview and Westview, according to the NWS.

Nickle-sized hail fell in Pinecrest Tuesday afternoon as thunderstorms continued to scatter through the area.

A Local 10 viewer sent video showing the hail coming down at a heavy pace at Centris, a neighborhood in Pinecrest, located near the 8200 block of Southwest 120th Street.

Drivers are advised to remain indoors as the heavy rain and winds continue through Miami-Dade County.

Local 10 Meteorologist Peta Sheerwood said the storms are expected to subside around 7 p.m.

According to the NWS, wind gusts can reach up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail are possible.

The NWS advises that South Florida residents and visitors should always remain alert for a possible tornado and be prepared to seek immediate shelter.

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