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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Flooded roads and nine closed schools: your Wednesday in Boca

Plus, Brightline's Boca Raton service is running normally despite the rain.

The 5AM Boca Raton team2 stories10 sources5 min read

WeatherTop story

Flooding leaves high water on NW 2nd Avenue and Dixie Highway in Boca Raton

15+ inchesof rain reported in Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach and the Acreage

Officials are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel through flooded areas.

Source: The Boca Raton Tribune

If you're hitting the road Wednesday, check your route first. Heavy rain Monday night flooded neighborhoods across Palm Beach County, and there were multiple requests for rescues overnight as drivers got stranded. The county activated its to coordinate its response, and to handle the aftermath of Sunday's plane crash.

Severe conditions also hit West Palm Beach and parts of Boca Raton and Boynton Beach. Portions of Yamato, Lyons, Clint Moore and Glades roads had sporadic high water. Flights were delayed and cancelled at all South Florida airports, so check with your airline before you head out.

Boca Raton had high water on NW 2nd Avenue and Dixie Highway

RoadWhere
NW 2nd AvenueNW 20th Street to Yamato Road
NW 2nd AvenueAt NW 28th Street
NW 2nd AvenueAt NW 35th Street
Dixie HighwayMultiple locations

Sources: The Boca Raton Tribune, BocaNewsNow.com

  • Never drive through standing water
  • Follow road closure signs and directions from emergency personnel
  • Monitor municipal updates
  • Contact emergency services if someone is in danger

Schools

Nine Palm Beach County schools, including West Boca High, are closed Wednesday

If you have a student at West Boca Raton Community High, it's closed Wednesday. The School District of Palm Beach County said nine campuses will be closed to students, staff, visitors and lessees on Wed., Nov. 4 because of local conditions. All other district-operated schools are expected to be open.

Nine Palm Beach County schools will be closed Wednesday

Palm Beach County schools on Wed., Nov. 4, as of 6:49 p.m.

✕9 Closed Wednesday

  • Egret Lake Elementary
  • Grassy Waters Elementary
  • Loxahatchee Groves Elementary
  • Seminole Trails Elementary
  • Washington Elementary
  • Bear Lakes Middle
  • Jeaga Middle
  • Palm Beach Lakes Community High
  • West Boca Raton Community High

✓1 Reopening Wednesday

  • John I. Leonard High

Sources: WFLX, WPBF

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NameStatus
Egret Lake ElementaryClosed Wednesday
Grassy Waters ElementaryClosed Wednesday
Loxahatchee Groves ElementaryClosed Wednesday
Seminole Trails ElementaryClosed Wednesday
Washington ElementaryClosed Wednesday
Bear Lakes MiddleClosed Wednesday
Jeaga MiddleClosed Wednesday
Palm Beach Lakes Community HighClosed Wednesday
West Boca Raton Community HighClosed Wednesday
John I. Leonard HighReopening Wednesday

John I. Leonard High is set to reopen Wednesday, three days after a Learjet crash nearby. The district said absences caused by flooding or weather will be fully excused. Plan for possible bus delays: parents who can drive their kids this week are encouraged to. Bus riders can track routes with the free app.

  • Military Trail: closed between 10th Avenue North and Cresthaven Boulevard
  • Detour: 10th Avenue North, Haverhill Road and Cresthaven Boulevard
  • Shelter: Greenacres Community Center remains open

About 600mobile home park residents evacuated after the plane crash

The park's only entrance and exit was near the crash site.

Source: WPBF

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News Notes

Brightline

If you're riding , service between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach is operating normally. Trains between Orlando and West Palm Beach are suspended until 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, because of flooding in Brevard County. Brightline first suspended that service Monday. WPTVwflx.comWFTV

Brightline's Orlando service has been suspended since Monday

  1. Nov. 2 suspends Orlando to West Palm Beach service because of high water.
  2. Nov. 3Brightline extends the suspension, citing flooding in Brevard County.
  3. Nov. 4Brightline says Orlando to West Palm Beach service will resume at 2 p.m.

Sources: WPTV, wflx.com, WFTV

Broward

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning Tuesday night for northern Broward County, in effect until 11 p.m. and covering Deerfield Beach and Coconut Creek, among other areas. Radar showed 2 to 3 inches had already fallen, with 1 to 2 more possible. Telemundo 51

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The Wrap

Ever wanted to leave Earth behind on a rainy Wednesday? South Florida PBS in Boynton Beach has The Moonwalkers: An Immersive Journey with Tom Hanks, a 360° experience narrated by the lifelong space enthusiast. It's open today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Perfect weather to go to the Moon instead.

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5AM Boca Ratonto me · Wed., Nov. 46:00 a.m.

Flooded roads and nine closed schools: your Wednesday in Boca

Plus, Brightline's Boca Raton service is running normally despite the rain.

The TLDR

  1. High water hit NW 2nd Avenue and Dixie Highway in Boca Raton
  2. Nine Palm Beach County schools, including West Boca High, are closed Wednesday
  3. How are you getting around this week?
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