A tropical wave that is being monitored for development is on track to pass south of South Florida on Saturday, bringing breezy conditions and passing, gusty tropical downpours to the area.
On Friday, some cities are holding sandbag distributions to help prepare residents for possible flooding.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Miami Lakes: Residents can pick up free sandbags from noon to 6 p.m. Friday at Royal Oaks Park, located at 16500 NW 87th Ave.
Sandbags will be pre-filled, and there is a limit of ten (10) per vehicle, while supplies last.
People must show proof of residency by way of a government-issued ID or utility bill.
Miami Beach: Residents of Miami Beach can receive free sandbags on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at two surface parking lot locations: 2100 Collins Ave. (east of Collins Park), and 225 79th St.
Sandbags will be pre-filled and there is a limit of four per household.
Residents must show proof of residency.
BROWARD COUNTY
Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale began offering free sand bags to residents starting at 6 a.m. Friday.
Residents can fill up sandbags through 9 p.m. at Floyd Hull Stadium, located at 2800 SW 8th Ave., or at Mills Pond Park, located at 2201 NW 9th Ave.
Proof of residency is required and there is a limit of five bags per vehicle.
While dry sand bags can be stored for reuse, Miami Beach officials remind the public that sandbags exposed to floodwaters may have come into contact with contaminants or pollutants and should be disposed of with care.
Sand bags should never be emptied onto beaches or into drains.
More cities will be added to this list as information comes in. Refresh this page for updates.
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