Broward County public schools in South Florida will close on Thursday, November 16, 2023, due to severe rainfall and floods.
The district prioritises student and staff safety, closing schools to examine possible water incursions or weather-related damage.
Broward College cancelled classes on Wednesday and is unclear about Thursday. Situation is constantly observed.
Broward takes preparations, but Miami-Dade County Public Schools will stay open on Thursday and watch the weather overnight.
As on Tuesday night, icy roads and ponding water had caused hundreds of collisions throughout Broward.
Forecasters expect up to 10 inches of rain by night due to a low-pressure system that could cause flooding until Thursday morning.
The whole counties of Miami-Dade and Broward are under flash flood warnings until 6 a.m. Thursday.
The National Weather Service predicts the greatest rainfall from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning, raising fears about flooding in South Florida.