The Nationwide Climate Service in Miami has issued a flash flood warning on Sunday afternoon for japanese Miami-Dade County, an space that features Extremely, one of many world’s premier EDM festivals.
At 3:57pm, Doppler radar detected thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the area. Between one and three inches of rain had already fallen, with one other one to 3 inches anticipated. The climate service warned of potential flash flooding, with standing water already reported in components of downtown Miami.
Extremely, held in Bayfront Park alongside Biscayne Bay, has continued after the competition’s organizers briefly paused it and launched an announcement urging attendees to “please seek shelter.” They resumed the occasion shortly thereafter and haven’t introduced any additional delays or evacuations on the time of this text’s publication.
Miami officers suggested residents and guests to keep away from flooded streets and search greater floor if crucial. The downpour comes as tens of 1000’s of festivalgoers descend on the town for Extremely’s ultimate day, that includes performances by among the greatest names in digital dance music, together with Martin Garrix, deadmau5 and Zedd.
Final yr’s Extremely was additionally marred by unhealthy climate. Authorities evacuated the competition on its first day after Miami acquired 2.34 inches of rain, a day by day report for the town on the time.
The flash flood warning is ready to stay in impact till 6pm. Extremely is scheduled to conclude at 10pm.
Flash Flood Warning together with Miami FL, Miami Seashore FL and North Bay Village FL till 6:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/w5H84EqdcD
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) March 30, 2025
