BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — There is another heat advisory in effect for Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Wellington, and most of South Florida for Wednesday. The heat index, or “real feel” temperature, could hit 111 according to forecasters. If that isn’t record-setting it’s close. Officials are warning of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
This is the morning advisory from the National Weather Service:
FLZ067-068-071074-168-172174-212200- /O. CON. KMFL. HT. Y.0037.240821T1400Z-240821T2200Z/ Inland Palm Beach County-Metro Palm Beach 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 Pa-Hay Okee Overlook, Lake Worth, Miccosukee Indian Reservation, Florida Gardens, Pompano Beach, Redland, Hollywood, Wellington, Miami, Sandalfoot Cove, Lion Country Safari Park, Pembroke Pines, Sunrise, Royal Palm Ranger, Riviera Beach, The Acreage, West Palm Beach, Greenacres City, Belle Glade, Mahogany Hammock, Royal Palm Beach, Miramar, Deerfield Beach, Fortymile Bend, Kendall, Carol City, Coral Springs, Florida City, Delray Beach, Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Caloosa, Sawgrass Mills Mal, Shark Valley Obs Tower, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Kendale Lakes, Boynton Beach, and Boca Raton 149 AM EDT Wed Aug 21 2024
… HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
- WHAT… Peak heat index values of 105 to 111 degrees expected.
- WHERE… Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties.
- WHEN… From 10 AM this morning to 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.
