South Florida residents are facing another sweltering day as high temperatures and intense humidity combine to create dangerous outdoor conditions. Forecasters say many communities will experience feels like temperatures well into the triple digits on Sunday, prompting heat alerts and renewed warnings to limit prolonged time outside.
The oppressive weather stretches from Pompano Beach to Key West, where the combination of actual air temperatures and elevated moisture levels is making it feel significantly hotter than the thermometer indicates. Meteorologists expect the uncomfortable conditions to continue for several more days before meaningful rain returns later in the week.
Triple digit heat index is raising health concerns
The biggest weather concern on Sunday is the heat index, which measures how hot it feels when humidity is factored into the air temperature. Across portions of South Florida, those values are expected to climb into the triple digits during the afternoon.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Index Advisory for Broward and Miami Dade counties, warning that heat index values could reach as high as 108 degrees for at least two hours. Conditions like these increase the risk of heat related illnesses, especially for older adults, young children, outdoor workers and anyone participating in strenuous activities…