Residents Advised to Stay Indoors, Hydrate, and Monitor Vulnerable Populations as Heat Index Soars to 109 Degrees.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County is baking under a heat advisory today, with the National Weather Service issuing a warning for the entire county effective from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Similar advisories are anticipated for Sunday, July 27, and Monday, July 28, as dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected to persist, pushing the heat index as high as 109 degrees.
The heat index reflects what the temperature truly “feels like” on the body.
Hillsborough County’s Office of Emergency Management, in collaboration with its partners, is closely monitoring the situation and providing essential guidance to residents. With the potential for heat-related illnesses and even fatalities if precautions are not taken, the message is clear: prioritize safety…