The “Real Feel” Could Top 110 Degrees.
BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — It’s been a few days but the heat advisory is back in effect for Palm Beach County, with the potential of a heat index — or “real feel” temperature — of 110 degrees. Here is the Sunday update from the National Weather Service:
FLZ067-068-075-168-142015- /O. EXA. KMFL. HT. Y.0014.240714T1400Z-240714T2200Z/ Inland Palm Beach County-Metro Palm Beach County-Mainland Monroe- Coastal Palm Beach County- Including the cities of Lion Country Safari Park, Belle Glade, Wellington, Boynton Beach, Northwest Cape Sable, Boca Raton, Riviera Beach, Greenacres City, West Palm Beach, Sandalfoot Cove, Jupiter, Delray Beach, Royal Palm Beach, The Acreage, Caloosa, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Gardens, and Lake Worth 807 AM EDT Sun Jul 14 2024
… HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
- WHAT… Heat index values up to 110 expected.
- WHERE… Coastal Palm Beach County, Inland Palm Beach County, Metro Palm Beach County, and Mainland Monroe Counties.
- WHEN… Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
- IMPACTS… Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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.
