MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – South Florida is bracing for intense heat and moderate air quality levels on Tuesday.
Morning coastal showers will give way to a high-pressure system, bringing ocean breezes and peak heat indices between 102 and 106 degrees.
The heat and humidity will persist, and a plume of Saharan dust will keep rain chances low. Residents with respiratory issues are advised to limit outdoor activities due to moderate air quality, according to Local 10 meteorologist Julie Durda.
Due to Saharan dust, South Florida residents should prepare for another hot day with hazy skies.
The region will experience morning coastal showers, particularly in Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys, while temperatures range from the upper 70s to mid-80s.
Humidity is high with an east-southeast breeze. Afternoon inland storms are expected as high pressure continues to dominate the atmosphere, according to Durda.
The Saharan dust will contribute to moderate air quality levels, prompting health advisories for those with respiratory issues. Highs will reach the 90s, feeling like triple digits.
A high-pressure system over South Florida is limiting rain chances for Tuesday and Wednesday, with only a few passing showers and thunderstorms expected inland.
Temperatures will remain in the low 90s, hitting 91 today and 92 on Wednesday, close to the seasonal average. Increased moisture by the week’s end may affect the forecast, while the potential return of Saharan dust over the weekend could further reduce rain chances on Saturday and Sunday, according to Local 10 meteorologist Peta Sheerwood.
The National Weather Service 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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