NWS issues heat advisory for Fort Myers, Cape Coral June 18

The first heat advisory of the year in Lee County was issued this morning by the National Weather Service with heat indexes up to 110 expected today, June 18.

The advisory will started at 11 a.m. and will expire by 7 p.m. The actual air temperature will hover in the mid-90s for the entire day, but the humidity levels will push the "feels like" temperature to dangerous highs that could cause heat illness.

"This is a little bit more than normal Florida heat," the NWS Tampa office, which issued the advisory in Lee, said. "Limit outdoor activities as much as you can."

The NWS also recommend staying hydrated and taking breaks if you must be outside.

Heat advisories for Collier, Charlotte, DeSoto, Hendry and Glades County were also issued for the day.

Reach Reporter Alexa Ryan at Alexa.Ryan@naplesnews.com.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: NWS issues heat advisory for Fort Myers, Cape Coral June 18

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This story was originally published June 18, 2026 at 12:17 PM.