How hot will it get in Miami? It may feel like 110 degrees — and set off a warning
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The start of the week in Miami is hot. It’s about to get hotter.
Forecasters says South Florida temperatures could break records Wednesday and Thursday, as afternoon highs break the 90-degree mark. And it’ll feel even hotter, 100 degrees or more, when you mix in the humidity.
Wednesday could reach 92 degrees and Thursday 93, said CBS News Miami meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez. With those temperatures, she said, it will feel like 105 to 110.
The heat comes from a building area of high pressure expanding east into Florida, said WSVN meteorologist Vivian Gonzalez.
“Extremely dangerous if you’re going to be outside,” she said. There may be some rain, but “our main focus will be the heat.”
When the “feel’s like” temperature hits 105 or higher, a new advisory in Miami-Dade County warns people of the excessive heat. And that heat advisory could come on Wednesday.
Here’s what to know:
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The new heat standard
Earlier in June, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and weather service leaders announced changes to extreme heat warnings.
They included the designation of a Miami heat season that runs from May 1 to Oct. 31. Miami-Dade will serve as a test case for new warning levels that trigger a heat advisory.
Previously, the weather service issued a heat advisory when the heat index hit 108 degrees. Now, the local weather service in Miami issues an advisory when it’ll be 105 degrees for at least a couple of hours. The first of these new advisories was issued on June 14.
The goal is to warn people to protect themselves from extreme heat that leads to about 34 deaths and hundreds of hospitalizations every year, according to county estimates.
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Tips to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Miami-Dade County issued several hot weather survival tips, based on U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advice, and noted who is most at risk in recent postings.
Who is most at risk of heat-related illnesses: Older adults 65 and older, young children, people with chronic health conditions or mental illness, athletes who exercise outdoors, outdoor workers, people living unsheltered or with limited access to air conditioning, pregnant people, and pets.
What you should do:
▪ Stay cool by spending time in air-conditioned buildings.
▪ Avoid direct contact with the sun.
▪ Reduce physical activity and move to shaded areas.
▪ Do outdoor activities in the cooler morning or evening hours, and dampening your shirt or wrapping a wet scarf or bandana around your neck or forehead could also help.
▪ Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water or drinks with electrolytes if you’re sweating. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more. Use sunscreen, too, to protect against skin damage.
▪ Limit or avoid dehydrating caffeine and alcohol.
▪ Never leave infants, children or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are cracked open.
▪ Watch for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Seek medical care immediately if you know someone who experiences symptoms that could include high body temperature, headache, dizziness or nausea and confusion.
This story was originally published June 27, 2023 at 8:49 AM.
