Forecasters Warn Of Extreme Heat In Palm Beach County On Saturday.
BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — An extreme heat warning is in effect for Palm Beach County. The “Real Feel” Saturday across the region could hit 114 degrees. The National Weather Service issued this advisory to BocaNewsNow.com early Saturday:
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Miami FL 845 AM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024
FLZ067-068-168-142200- /O. UPG. KMFL. HT. Y.0051.240914T1400Z-240914T2200Z/ /O. NEW. KMFL. EH. W.0001.240914T1400Z-240914T2200Z/ Inland Palm Beach County-Metro Palm Beach County-Coastal Palm Beach County- Including the cities of Royal Palm Beach, Belle Glade, West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Florida Gardens, Sandalfoot Cove, Lion Country Safari Park, The Acreage, Jupiter, Greenacres City, Caloosa, Lake Worth, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Boynton Beach, Wellington, and Riviera Beach 845 AM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024
… EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY…
- WHAT… Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 114 expected across Palm Beach County.
- WHERE… Coastal Palm Beach County, Inland Palm Beach County, and Metro Palm Beach County Counties.
- WHEN… Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
- IMPACTS… Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.
