The “feels-like” temperatures will be dangerously high nearly every day this week in various sections of South Florida.
Some areas will experience “significant” heat risk from Monday through Saturday, said the National Weather Service, meaning the heat index will hit 108 to 112 degrees F, with “dangerous and potentially deadly heat stroke likely with prolonged exposure.”
The significant risk will peak Wednesday along the east coast and suburban inland areas from Jupiter south to Homestead.
The risk will be “elevated” for nearly all of South Florida from Tuesday through Sunday, with heat indices reaching 103 to 107 degrees F, meaning “heat exhaustion is likely with prolonged exposure,” the weather service said. Heat Advisories are likely.
The heat index combines the actual air temperature with relative humidity levels to create a “feels-like” temperature.
The National Weather Service initiates alerts when the heat index is expected to exceed 105 to 110 degrees F (depending on local climate) for at least two consecutive days.
“Above normal temps will continue today (Monday) and for much of the upcoming week,” the weather service said. “Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening, with a few strong to severe storms possible.”
Monday could see strong to severe thunderstorms, especially around Lake Okeechobee. Hazards include wind gusts and large hail. “An isolated tornado can’t be ruled out,” the weather service said.
