The US National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of a heat wave that will hit South Florida later this week.
Among the most affected areas are Miami, West Palm, Cape Coral, Palm Bay, Tampa and Orlando.
Weather forecasts indicate that the heat wave will especially impact South Florida between Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15, so citizens are urged to be aware of possible warnings about “dangerous heat indices.” ”, especially this Wednesday, which will be when the greatest increase in temperature is expected.
Experts predict that Wednesday will be the hottest day of the week with highs around 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees). The team of CBS News Miami NEXT Weather It is estimated that it will reach 96 degrees in Miami.
According to projections, temperatures of 90 degrees are expected in large areas of the south, with some regions reaching 110 degrees (43.33 degrees Celsius).
Maybe even the perception is of higher temperatures due to humidity.
The team of CBS News Miami NEXT Weather It is estimated that it will reach 96 degrees in Miami. The current record for the date is 96 degrees and was set in 1995. Meteorologists estimate it will feel between 95 and 105 degrees.
The forecast for Thursday is 94 degrees in Miami, the current record being 95 degrees, recorded in 1995. On Friday, the National Weather Center (NWS) predicts a maximum of 93 degrees. The current record for the date is 94 degrees, set in 2008.
It is recommended to have adequate hydration since excessive heat will last for several days.
“As we begin the work week, we highlight the potential for *well above average* temperatures and *hazardous* heat index values later this week. Heat advisories are likely needed later this week and excessive heat warnings are possible,” the NWS said on social media.
The city of Fort Lauderdale, in Broward County, already reached a record temperature of 98 degrees Fahrenheit (36.6 degrees Celsius), the highest in the last 15 years.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Extreme heat is responsible for 1,220 deaths a year in the United States, while injuries from high temperatures include everything from skin rashes to burns and heat stroke.
Although the rainy season begins on Wednesday, May 15, the chance of precipitation is low until midweek. However, scattered showers could be seen on Thursday and Friday.
The heat will continue in the coming days, with high temperatures that would remain above the average for the time of year, which is 90 degrees.
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