Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has addressed the continued meteorological assault inundating Northeast Miami-Dade, where cities like Aventura, North Miami, and Sunny Isles have been particularly hard hit with extreme weather and flooding, as reported by Miami-Dade County officials.

Despite an anticipated decrease in precipitation, the National Weather Service warns that the saturated ground could still give way to flooding, so a Flood Watch remains in place for all of South Florida until this evening, the existing inundated areas might see additional flash flooding due to the already compromised conditions, "We know this rain has especially affected the Northeast of our county – cities like Aventura, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Sunny Isles. We see you and we’re here for you," Mayor Levine Cava stated. To support residents, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue teams are making their way through the hardest-hit neighborhoods with trucks ready to assist those stranded by the deluge, as per Miami-Dade County.

With the situation in Miami-Date escalating, Mayor Levine Cava has declared a local state of emergency, concurrently activating the Emergency Operations Center at a Level 2 Partial Activation in an assertive stride to streamline and master the tempo of the county's response, along with securing quicker admission to critical state and federal resources. The declaration is an endeavor to expeditiously coordinate response efforts and deliver swift aid to the community, specifically tailored to their most urgent needs during such trying times.

Amid the flooding, most county offices maintain operations to service residents uninterrupted, with the only exceptions being the closure of the library branches at Bay Harbor Islands and Sunny Isles Beach the Metrorail Parking Garages are open for free public use until the clock ticks 5 p.m. today, in addition, Zoo Miami has welcomed visitors once again since its closure due to the severe weather, whereas MetroBus, MetroRail, and MetroMover are all running on their usual schedule; meanwhile, Miami International Airport is experiencing fewer delays and cancellations, it should be noted that its parking garages are nearing full capacity, travelers are encouraged to check with their airlines to confirm flight statuses and consider alternative transportation options to reach the airport.

This ongoing situation in Miami-Dade County is evolving, and Miami-Dade officials are urging residents to stay informed and prepared as they continue to tackle the repercussions of this persistent downpour and the subsequent flooding.