Miami Airport is forced into full ground stop amid tornado threat, as Ultra dance music festival is shuttered after Florida was hit by thunder, winds and torrential rain
- Miami International Airport has been forced to close after Florida was hit by heavy thunderstorms
- It comes as Miami is held under a flood warning and there is a risk of an “isolated tornado,” according to reports
- Bayfront Park’s Ultra Music Festival closed early Friday evening, leaving Spring Break clubgoers walking home through flooded streets
Miami International Airport has been forced to close after Florida was hit by heavy thunderstorms on Saturday.
The Federal Aviation Agency issued the full ground freeze Saturday morning and will remain in effect until at least 4:59 p.m.
It comes as Miami is held under a flood warning and there is a risk of an ‘isolated tornado’. NBC reports.
“Bad weather conditions may affect operations on March 23,” the airport wrote on X.
‘If you are traveling, please check with your airline for the latest flight updates.’
The Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium had to end early on Friday due to the storm
Bayfront Park’s Ultra Music Festival closed early Friday evening, leaving Spring Break clubgoers walking home through flooded streets
An air traffic control message also stated that a disabled aircraft was on one of the airport’s runways.
Wet and windy conditions moved across South Florida and the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Miami on Friday.
As a result, the Ultra Music Festival in Bayfront Park closed early Friday evening, forcing Spring Break clubgoers to walk home through flooded streets.
“For your safety, Ultra Friday will be temporarily closed,” event organizers posted on social media after warning of lightning and high winds.
‘Please leave the park quietly,’ the 9 p.m. message said.
Another round of heavy rain and stormy conditions moved into South Florida Friday evening and Saturday morning.
Some parts of Miami received two inches of rain, while West Palm Beach received more than two inches of rain.
The Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium and the Youth Fair have also both been forced to close.
Another round of heavy rain and stormy conditions moved into South Florida Friday evening and Saturday morning
Wet and windy conditions moved across South Florida and the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Miami on Friday
According to NBC, the city is still under a flood watch and further heavy rain is expected around noon and into the afternoon.
The coastal city continues to be buffeted by strong winds of up to 55 km/h as the cold front passes over the area.
The wind advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday.
Temperatures remain high, around 79 degrees, despite the rain and cloudy skies.