BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2023 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The National Weather Service issued a new heat advisory for South Florida. The advisory is in effect as of Monday morning and continues at least through late Tuesday. It is likely the advisory will be extended throughout the week.
While the official high will be in the 90s, the “real feel” temperature will peak near 110 degrees, making it dangerous to be outside for extended periods of time. For those new to South Florida, this is not normal. It is important to bring water with you whenever possible, and call for help if you feel symptoms of heat stroke. The following is the official advisory issued Monday morning.
FLZ063-066072-075-168-172-172000- /O. EXT. KMFL. HT. Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230718T2300Z/ Glades-Hendry-Inland Palm Beach County-Metro Palm Beach County- Coastal Collier County-Inland Collier County- Inland Broward County-Metro Broward County-Mainland Monroe- Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County- Including the cities of Muse, Ortona, Palmdale, Lakeport, Moore Haven, Brighton Seminole, Buckhead Ridge, Felda, Hendry Correctional, Clewiston, Lion Country Safari Park, Wellington, Caloosa, Royal Palm Beach, The Acreage, Belle Glade, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Gardens, Greenacres City, Sandalfoot Cove, Bonita Shores, East Naples, Naples, Marco Island, Marco Island Airport, Royal Palm Hammock, North Naples, Golden Gate, North Blocks Golde, Orange Tree, Bunker Hill, Immokalee, Miles City, Sunniland, Miccosukee Indian Reservation, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Sawgrass Mills Mal, Sunrise, Davie, Miramar, Northwest Cape Sable, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Jupiter, Riviera Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, and Deerfield Beach 247 AM EDT Mon Jul 17 2023
… HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT TUESDAY…
* WHAT… Heat index values up to 110.
* WHERE… Portions of southeast, southern and southwest Florida.
* WHEN… Until 7 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS… Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
