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King tide flooding in South Florida could be worst so far as residents prepare for more surging water
By Marcus Chen
South Florida king tides peak Tuesday continuing risk of coastal flooding from Fort Lauderdale to Miami
Katherine Langford
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A CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect across South Florida through Wednesday due to a combination of king tides, strong onshore winds and periods of heavy rain.A CBS News Miami NEXT Weather Alert continues in South Florida through Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. CBS News Miami The highest tides are expected on Tuesday morning, and a coastal flood warning is in effect due to the potential for moderate to major coastal flooding around the time of high tide.The high tide in Fort Lauderdale is expected at 10:28 p.m. Tuesday, and then 11:11 a.m. Wednesday. In Miami, the next high tide is at 10:11 p.m. Tuesday, and 10:56 a.m. Wednesday.In Key West, the next high tide is 11:04 p.m. Tuesday and 12:45 p.m. Wednesday.The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team is urging residents not to drive, walk or wade through the saltwater flooding.The saltwater is corrosive to vehicles.This graphic shows the wind advisories in South Florida on Tues
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