Aaron McElwain, 13, drinks some water after riding his scooter at Haulover Skateboard Park on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Miami Beach, Fla. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory Friday, June 28, 2024, for parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, saying it could feel as high as 109 degrees with the humidity.
MATIAS J. OCNER
mocner@miamiherald.com
A heat advisory was Friday morning for the interior parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Kendall, Miramar, Hialeah, Florida City, Carol City and Kendale Lakes.
The National Weather Service advisory will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. While temperatures are expected to rise to the mid-90s, it could feel as high as 109 degrees when you mix in humidity, according to the weather service.
Expect it to remain hot across South Florida through the weekend, with a slight chance of rain.
The weather service advises people to stay indoors and drink plenty of fluids. Stay in air-conditioned spaces, limit outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day, and check on relatives and neighbors.
Wear lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing. Wear a hat and sunscreen to protect against harmful UV rays when outside.
If you must be outside, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. If you feel lightheaded, confused, weak, or faint, seek immediate medical attention by calling 911.
A heat advisory has been issued for Friday in the interior parts of Miami-Dade County and Broward County, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Kendall, Miramar, Hialeah, Florida City, Carol City, and Kendale Lakes.
Looking ahead
Friday: High: 91°F, Low: 79°F, 40% chance of rain
Saturday: High: 91°F, Low: 79°F, 50% chance of showers of rain
Sunday: High: 88°F, Low: 79°F, 60% chance of rain
Monday: High: 89°F, Low: 80°F, 60% chance of rain
Elvin Murillo and fellow laborers wear protective gear against the hot sun as they take a break at a residential construction site on Key Biscayne, Florida, on May 17, 2024. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published June 28, 2024 at 8:23 AM.
Milena Malaver covers crime and breaking news for the Miami Herald. She was born and raised in Miami-Dade and is a graduate of Florida International University. She joined the Herald shortly after graduating.
