(CNN) Torrential rain and powerful winds knocked out power across South Florida metro areas and prompted school closures on Thursday.Overnight flash flood warnings expired early<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://whdh.com/news/thousands-lose-power-roads-flood-as-heavy-rain-and-high-winds-lash-south-florida-metro-areas/">Read More</a>
Thousands of people could wake up in the dark Thursday as torrential rain and powerful winds knocked out power across South Florida metro areas, triggered flash flood warnings and prompted school closures.