State of emergency in Florida and heavy rain cause massive flight cancellations

Climate change is making its way to South Florida.

Heavy rain and flooding in Southeast Florida forced the cancellation of 454 inbound and outbound flights June 13 at MIA and FLL.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in South Florida on the night of June 12 after 24 hours of severe weather brought heavy rain and flooding to the region.

According to the Weather Channel, up to two feet of rain fell in parts of Miami-Dade and Collier counties on JUNE 13.

Flash flood warnings were issued for parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, where rainfall of several inches per hour submerged streets and slowed traffic.

Sarasota was hit with a record 3.93 inches of rain in just one hour on JUNE 11, during what was a very difficult week weather-wise in the Sunshine State.

Flight Aware shows that 141 outbound flights and 166 inbound flights were canceled at MIA on JUNE 13. For FLL, 70 outbound flights and 77 return flights were canceled.

Southwest Florida Airport, MCO and TPA experienced only limited cancellations but a number of delays on JUNE 13.

Things seemed a little easier on JUNE 14. But Flight Aware still noted 28 inbound and outbound cancellations at FLL as of 8:30 a.m. ET, while MIA had 13 combined cancellations for departing and arriving flights.

The official MIA website warned of thunderstorms on June 14, and thunderstorms and rain were forecast for FLL on the afternoon of June 14, so the pain for travelers could linger a little longer.