Aug. 16: Saharan dust to bring hot temperatures, limited rainfall to South Florida

Peta Sheerwood, Meteorologist

Published: August 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Tags: Meteorologist Update

Saharan dust continues to overwhelm South Florida, suppressing rainfall and promoting hot temperatures.

Get ready for temperatures to soar Monday. Highs could reach near-record levels, with Miami potentially reaching 95 degrees. The record is 96 degrees.

Tuesday, Miami could tie the record high of 96 degrees.

Rainfall will be hard to come by, and limited rainfall could exacerbate drought conditions this week.

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Peta Sheerwood

Growing up in South Florida, Peta Sherwood was intrigued by the ever-changing weather, including sea breeze storms and the development of tropical systems.