Heat advisory in effect: What to know for Miami Juneteenth, Father’s Day events
South Florida is under a heat advisory this holiday weekend, with real-feel temperatures set to reach up to 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
With dozens of events happening across the region to commemorate Juneteenth and families gathering for Father’s Day, here’s what to know.
Public health experts advise residents and visitors headed to outdoor celebrations to take precautionary steps to avoid heat-related illness. These include:
- Stay in shaded and air-conditioned areas when possible
- Limit strenuous activities
- Wear lightweight, loose fitting clothing
- Put on a hat and sunscreen to reduce excessive sun exposure
- Drink plenty of water, and avoid dehydrating beverages including alcohol
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most common conditions caused by excessive temperatures, and can be life-threatening if left unaddressed.
Some scattered thunderstorms are also expected, with rainfall most likely to begin after 6 p.m.
These are “more of a typical wet season scenario,” and not directly caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 hurricane season, meteorologist Nico Porcelli told the Miami Herald.
Instead, Arthur will have its heaviest impact on northern Florida and surrounding states.
The National Weather Service has also advised those in western Miami-Dade and Broward counties to monitor air quality as emergency crews continue working to contain wildfires in the area.
