South Floridians can expect a sizzling start to the work week. What the forecast says
South Floridians have been roasting for most of July amid an blistering summer heat wave — and the National Weather Service in Miami says the region can expect to feel more broiling temperatures this week.
Temperature highs are forecast to bein the low to mid 90s with a heat index, or how the temperature feels, of up to 105 across most of Miami-Dade and Broward counties. In Palm Beach County, the heat index values are predicted to climb even higher.
“Our feel-like temperatures will be in the 105s range, so there could be some more heat advisories issued,” National Weather Service meteorologist Sammy Hadi told the Miami Herald.
A heat advisory is issued when a heat index of 105 or higher is forecast for at least two consecutive hours.
Are excessive heat warnings expected?
OK, so it’s going to be sizzling hot all week — again. But will the sweltering conditions force South Florida counties to open up cooling sites?
According to Hadi, it’s unlikely that a heat index of 110 or higher will remain for at least two hours straight in the upcoming days, so the National Weather Service in Miami is not expected to issue an excessive heat warning. for the region
“It doesn’t look like we are going to hit the 110 this week,” Hadi said.
What about rain?
But most people living in the Sunshine State know rainfall is always a possibility, even on the most blistering days.
And this week is no different: Higher chances of showers are forecast in the inland portions of South Florida where Gulf and Atlantic sea breezes converge, Hadi said, while lower chances are expected along the coast.
“With that lack of rain fall along the coast, you will see temperatures in the low 90s to mid 90s on the coast and inland,” Hadi added.
Will the brutal heat wave ease up?
Not quite. Here’s the day-by day weather forecast that South Floridians can expect for the work week:
Monday: Expect a mostly sunny and humid day with up to a 70% chance of rain. Showers and thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon. Heat index values could reach 105 degrees in parts of South Florida while Palm Beach County could have a heat index if up to 107.
Tuesday: A nearly “copy-paste” of the previous day is expected on Tuesday but the chances of rain will be up to 80%. Heat index values up to 105 are possible in parts of Broward County and values of up to 108 are forecast in parts of Palm Beach County.
Wednesday and Thursday: Look forward to partly cloudy days with up to a 80% chance of showers, and thunderstorms in the afternoons. Heat index values of up to 105 are possible in parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Friday: Expect a partially cloudy day with up to a 70% chance of rain. Heat index values of up to 105 are forecast across South Florida.
This story was originally published July 30, 2023 at 9:53 PM.
