BROWARD COUNTY – The Tropical Storm Warning for Broward County has been discontinued; however, a Flood Watch continues to be in effect until 8 p.m. this evening, according to the National Weather Service. Inland flooding from heavy rains remains a primary concern for emergency officials. The Broward County Emergency Operations Center is continuously monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole and is coordinating communication with all 31 cities in Broward.
At this time there are no reports of significant flooding that impact commerce or transportation. The business operations at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport are running normally. Some airlines have reported minor flight delays. Travelers can check flight status for the airlines servicing the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport at www.broward.org/airport. Businesses at Port Everglades are continuing as normal today, under the requirements established by the U.S. Coast Guard for severe weather. Cruise passengers should check with their cruise lines for possible schedule changes.
Residents are cautioned to use care when traveling and to continue to monitor local radio and television news reports for updates.
