BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2023 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — There is an “Excessive Heat Warning” in effect for much of South Florida Tuesday, including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Delray Beach. After days of “heat advisory” notifications, today’s warning is notable: the heat index is expected to top 115 degrees. That is dangerously hot.
The National Weather Service issued the warning early Tuesday morning:
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Glades-Hendry-Inland Palm Beach County-Metro Palm Beach County-
Coastal Collier County-Inland Collier County-
Inland Broward County-Metro Broward County-Inland Miami-
Dade County-Metropolitan Miami Dade-Coastal Palm Beach County-
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-Far South Miami-
Dade 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, Kendale Lakes, Homestead, Hialeah, Kendall,
Carol City, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Jupiter, Riviera Beach,
Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Miami,
Mahogany Hammock, and Royal Palm Ranger
225 AM EDT Tue Aug 8 2023
…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING…
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* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
115.
* WHERE…Portions of southeast, southern and southwest Florida.
* WHEN…Until 7 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
activities.
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.
