The Central Broward Park in Lauderhill, Florida, is scheduled to host four T20 World Cup 2024 games between June 11 and 16. However, inclement weather in the U.S. state might interrupt the fixtures – here’s the latest rain and weather forecast for the remaining T20 World Cup matches in Florida.
The first match of the competition in the venue, between Sri Lanka and Nepal on Tuesday, was called off due to rain. Inclement weather can play spoilsport in the remaining matches in Lauderhill as well; co-hosts USA will play Ireland on June 14, India will play Canada on June 15, and Pakistan will pit against Ireland on June 16.
With India qualifying in the Super Eights, the importance of the final fixture at the venue heightens as it would be vital for Pakistan’s slender chance to make the next round if the USA fail to secure a spot.
Latest weather updates in Florida
Heavy rainfall in several parts of Florida has resulted in areas getting waterlogged. The National Weather Service in Florida warned of a Flood Emergency for the same.
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The first responders overseeing the situation have alerted the severe weather situation as “life-threatening” and “catastrophic” to the local press.
Reports suggest approximately 10 to 17 inches of rainfall in Florida in the last 24 hours. Heavy downpour is forecasted on Thursday and Friday. A Flash Flood warning has been issued until 8 pm local time today for southern Broward and northwest Miami-Dade counties.
USA vs IRE, IND vs CAN, PAK vs IRE: Weather forecast and latest rain updates
The Weather Channel predicts a 74, 49, and 39 per cent chance of precipitation during the remaining three match days on June 14,15 and 16, respectively. There are tropical thunderstorms and showers predicted for Florida since it's currently the hurricane season in the area.
Accuweather's forecast for Lauderhill doesn't predict the probability of precipitation less than 80 per cent for all match days. Hence, there is a high chance of weather interrupting the clashes.
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