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 torrential thunderstorms on Saturday.

The Federal Aviation Agency issued the full ground stop on Saturday morning and will remain in place until at least 4:59 pm. 

It comes as Miami is held under a flood warning and the risk of an 'isolated tornado,' NBC reports.  

'Inclement weather may impact operations on March 23,' the airport wrote on X.

'If you're traveling, please get in touch with your airline for the latest flight updates.' 

The Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium was forced to finish early on Friday due to the storm

The Ultra Music Festival in Bayfront Park was forced to shut down early on Friday night leaving Spring Break clubbers to walk home through flooded streets

An air traffic control notice also stated that a disabled plane was remaining in place on one of the airport's runways. 

Wet and windy conditions swept across south Florida and the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that covered Miami on Friday. 

As a result, the Ultra Music Festival in Bayfront Park was forced to shut down early on Friday night leaving Spring Break clubbers to walk home through flooded streets. 

'For your safety, Ultra Friday is temporarily shutting down,' event organizers posted on social media after warning about lightning and strong winds.

'Please calmly leave the park now,' the 9pm post said. 

Another round of heavy rain and stormy condition moved into South Florida on Friday night and into Saturday morning. 

Some areas of Miami received two inches of rainfall and West Palm Beach received more than five. 

The Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium and the Youth Fair have also both been forced to shut down. 

Another round of heavy rain and stormy condition moved into South Florida on Friday night and into Saturday morning

Wet and windy conditions swept across south Florida and the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that covered Miami on Friday

The city remains under a flood watch with further heavy rain expected around midday and into the afternoon, according to NBC.

The coastal city continues to be battered by strong winds of up to 35mph as the cold front moves across the area. 

A wind advisory will remain in effect until 8pm on Saturday. 

Temperatures remain high, at around 79 degrees, despite the rain and overcast skies.