The threat of significant flooding across South Florida has passed for now, as rainfall totals on Monday came in within forecasted expectations.

The change in forecast was a welcomed development as the New Orleans area steels itself for the approaching heart of the hurricane season.

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Unlike Monday, which was a deluge for South Florida, today’s tropical-system-related rain is expected to be more concentrated in the center of the state. The Miami office of the National Weather Service predicts South Florida could see around 1 inch of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, not enough for any severe flooding.

Residents in South Florida are encouraged to take the necessary precautions to avoid heat exhaustion and heat illness. Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water, stay in the shade or AC during the afternoon hours or take frequent breaks if you need to be outside over the next few days.

Another round of rain is on tap Thursday afternoon. Up to a 60% coverage will be in the forecast as highs reach the middle 90s. We have more rain for Friday, then things turn drier this weekend and to start a new workweek. Rain will quickly increase Tuesday and Wednesday as more moisture moves into Florida.

Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier jumped in to amplify the misinformation — citing a newly passed Florida law banning loosely defined “weather modification” practices that climatologists say have nothing to do with increasingly severe weather events.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Scattered rain and thunderstorms will continue. This will interfere with the evening commute home and late night plans. Pockets of heavy rain are possible across central Florida with lightning and wind gusts of 30 mph being secondary impacts.