Will South Florida break another heat record? Here’s what the forecast says
After numerous “excessive heat warnings” for Miami-Dade, including Monday’s alert, a regular heat advisory like Tuesday’s almost feels a relief.
Don’t get complacent, however. Heat illnesses and fatalities do still occur when the humidity makes the “feels like” heat index remain in the triple digits and the regular temperature flirts with records — which is the case on Tuesday.
Here’s what you need to know.
Heat advisory period for South Florida
Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90s across South Florida. Heat Advisory continues until 8pm tonight. A few showers and storms are expected to develop later in the day and be focused near the west coast metro areas. #flwx pic.twitter.com/XckqlZnzZR
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) July 25, 2023
The National Weather Service in Miami’s heat advisory was extended through 8 p.m. Wednesday. The expected index is 108, two degrees below the 110 degree threshold Miami-Dade officials require before issuing an excessive heat warning.
The advisory applies to inland, metro and far south Miami-Dade and includes Kendale Lakes, Homestead, Hialeah, Kendall, Carol City, Miami, Mahogany Hammock and Royal Palm Ranger, according to the weather service.
The same advisory applies to inland, metro and coastal Broward County, due to a 108 heat index expectation but is through 8 p.m. Tuesday. Locales include the Miccosukee Indian Reservation, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Sawgrass Mills Mall, Sunrise, Davie, Miramar, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach.
Heat advisory period for Florida Keys
A Heat Advisory is in effect again today with hot temperatures and heat indices up to 112°F expected.
Be sure to stay hydrated and take breaks from the sun and heat if you're spending time outdoors!#flwx #FLKeys #FloridaKeys #KeyWest #MarathonFlorida #KeyLargo pic.twitter.com/EBwEmc2MiC— NWS Key West (@NWSKeyWest) July 25, 2023
The National Weather Service in Key West issued a heat advisory for the island chain Tuesday until 7 p.m. A heat index of 112 is possible.
“To reduce risk during outdoor work the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency — call 911,” Keys meteorologist Travis Washington wrote in the advisory.
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Will we break a heat record Tuesday?
The record high for July 25 in Miami is 95 degrees, set on July 25, 2005, according to Extreme Weather Watch.
The weather service calls for a high of ... 95.
Miami International Airport set a record 98 on Sunday, the hottest July 23 there since 1942, according to the weather service.
Broward likely won’t hit its daily record of 98, set on July 25, 1975. Temperatures are expected in the mid-90s.
Key West should hit near its record of 94, according to the forecast.
Marathon, the Keys’ hot spot, tied the all-time high record at Marathon International Airport of 99 degrees Monday. That 99 mark was also reached on July 13, earlier this month, as well as on July 15, 1987, and June 17, 1972.
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Will it rain?
Daily rain and storms are possible to help temporarily cool us down a bit, but the chances are just 20% Tuesday.
Rain chances increase Wednesday at 40% and Thursday through the weekend could be wet with the forecast calling for 60% each day in Miami-Dade and Broward.
The Keys could also see some storm activity, with 20% in Tuesday’s forecast but 50% into Saturday, according to the weather service.
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