PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Another heat advisory was issued Monday for South Florida, with peak heat indices of 105 to 112 degrees expected throughout much of the afternoon.
The advisory is expected to last until 6 p.m.
South Florida residents should brace for intense heat today as temperatures soar and a heat advisory is in effect for areas south of Lake Okeechobee, including the Florida Keys.
While the majority of the day will remain dry, significant afternoon storms are expected to stay west, near Naples and the Gulf side.
Miami is already experiencing a heat index of 90 degrees, which is anticipated to climb into the triple digits, according to Local 10 News meteorologist Brandon Orr.
Rain chances are at 40%, primarily from late morning through early afternoon, and will decrease as the day progresses, Orr said.
South Florida is experiencing a mix of intense heat and scattered showers Monday, bringing some brief relief from the high temperatures.
The rain is currently concentrated over Broward County, particularly between Weston and Rolling Oaks, with light showers also seen from Surfside to Miami Beach, according to Local 10 meteorologist Peta Sheerwood.
Showers and thunderstorms are anticipated to develop inland by late afternoon, likely leaving eastern areas mostly dry. On and off moisture from the Atlantic is expected this week, with Saharan dust and drier air lowering rain chances on Tuesday and Wednesday. By Thursday, the sea breeze pattern will bring more moisture. Sherwood said.
Temperatures in Fort Lauderdale are 89 degrees, with a dew point of 78 and a southeast breeze at 14 mph, making it feel like 103 degrees as of Monday afternoon. Miami could see a high of 92 degrees.
Rain chances will vary throughout the week, decreasing to 30% on Tuesday and Wednesday before increasing again by the end of the week.
In the tropics, conditions remain calm despite a few tropical waves. Widespread Saharan dust is helping to keep tropical development at bay. The peak of this dust activity occurs from June to July, with near-record levels currently observed. This dust is preventing storm formation, providing temporary relief from tropical threats.
Tropical moisture will move in on Monday, according to Local 10 meteorologist Peta Sherwood.
“This could spark a few early showers with inland showers and thunderstorms setting up in the afternoon. Highs will reach the lower 90s and we should see feels like temperatures in the triple digits. It is likely we will not reach the heat advisory criteria,” Sherwood said.
Saharan dust could increase again Tuesday into Wednesday. That will help lower rain chances on those days.
If you have respiratory issues, please limit your time outside as the air quality is at moderate levels.
The National Weather Service in Miami advises the public to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room if possible and stay out of the sun.
Those who work outdoors are advised to wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, take frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments and limit strenuous activities.
Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and if someone appears to be suffering a heat stroke, call 911.
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