What to Know
- As another push of Saharan air slides across the region Thursday, storm coverage will back off and lead to more sunshine.
- Through the weekend, “feels like” temperatures may peak up to 107 at some point each afternoon.
If you are feeling the heat across South Florida this week, you are not alone: temperatures in the area are combining with the usual humidity to make it feel like temperatures are in the triple digits.
As another push of Saharan air slides across the region Thursday, storm coverage will back off and lead to more sunshine. With more sunshine comes heat indices that will climb into the lower 100s for the next few days.
Through the weekend, “feels like” temperatures may peak up to 107 at some point each afternoon.
Your best bet during these steamy summer afternoons is to take frequent breaks from the sun and avoid over-exertion. Also, duck into some air-conditioning as much as possible and keep hydrated.
Drinking water before you’re feeling thirsty is a key way to keep yourself out of danger. If you’re out and about, don’t forget to apply and then re-apply sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or greater.
