South Florida Braces for Flooding as Rain and Wind Intensify

A flood watch is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties in South Florida, with a coastal flood statement in effect for the Florida Keys. The region is experiencing windy, rainy, and colder weather from Wednesday to Friday, with scattered rainfall expected. Temperatures will increase to the mid-upper 70s, remaining windy on Thursday and Friday. Hollywood Beach has red flags warning of rip currents, and the city of Hollywood is taking precautions against beach erosion and flooding.