MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A heat advisory was issued Friday morning by the National Weather Service for inland Miami-Dade County, beginning at 10 a.m.
The advisory lasts through 6 p.m. Friday.
The NWS issues heat advisories when a heat index of 105 degrees or higher is expected for at least two hours.
Because of the advisory, Miami-Dade County is urging residents to take extra precautions, especially those who are most at risk, such as children, infants, the elderly, outdoor workers, pregnant women and those with chronic medical conditions.
“We want our residents and visitors to be aware of the potential risks of extreme heat so that we can all take the proper precautions to stay safe and healthy here in Miami-Dade County,” said County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “I encourage all residents to do a Heat Check: drink water, rest, and find shade if you are working or playing outdoors this week. For more information, go to miamidade.gov/heat.”
Miami-Dade County will experience a high of 93 degrees at 3 p.m. Friday. The high will climb to 94 degrees on Saturday and 95 degrees Sunday.
Miami-Dade County is encouraging residents and visitors to take the following precautions:
- Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day especially those with electrolytes, avoiding those that that contain caffeine, high sugar content, and alcohol.
- Eat light, cool, easy-to-digest foods such as fruit or salads. If you pack food, put it in a cooler or carry an ice pack. Don’t leave it sitting in the sun. Meats and dairy products can spoil quickly in hot weather.
- Do not take salt tablets unless specified by a physician.
- Avoid outdoor activities during the peak hours of the day. Limit outdoor activities to the early morning or evening hours.
- If you must be outdoors, slow down, take breaks in shaded or cool areas, and drink cool fluids every hour.
- Wear clothing that is lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting. Protect your face and scalp from harmful UV rays by wearing a hat and protect your skin by applying sunscreen.
- Never leave children or pets in cars.
- Minimize direct exposure to the sun. Sunburn reduces your body’s ability to dissipate heat.
- If you have pets, bring them indoors. If they need to remain outdoors, make sure they have access to a cool, shaded area with plenty of water.
- Those particularly sensitive to heat such as pregnant people, infants, young children and older adults, and those with chronic medical conditions should stay in the coolest available place.
- Use portable electric fans. Do not direct the flow of fans toward yourself when room temperature is hotter than 90°F. The dry blowing air will dehydrate you faster, endangering your health.
- Take a cool bath or shower and/or use a moist towel around your neck and head for cooling.
- Check on older, sick, or frail people who may need help responding to the heat.
- If you feel lightheaded, confused, weak, or faint, seek medical attention immediately by calling 911.
For more heat health tips, visit https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-during or https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.html.
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