Dangerous heat is expected across Florida through the weekend and even into next week.
A combination of high temperatures in the 90s to low 100s, along with high humidity, is expected to send the heat index as high as 110 in some counties.
Heat advisories were issued for 31 counties July 8.
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The extreme heat is anticipated to linger until July 17, according to the National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center.
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Heat advisories issued for 31 Florida counties July 8
Heat advisories have been issued for 31 of Florida’s 67 counties July 8, with more expected through the remainder of the week, according to the National Weather Service.
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The feels-like temperatures are forecast to climb into the middle to upper 100s through Saturday, July 11, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
“Heat advisories will likely be in play each day across much of the state. Overnight low temperatures will bring little relief, with most areas seeing lows in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Some locations, especially along the immediate coast, may struggle to dip below the middle 80s overnight.”
What is a heat advisory?
A heat advisory is one of several types of health alerts issued by the National Weather Service. A heat advisory is issued within 12 hours of the onset of extremely dangerous heat conditions.
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In Florida, except for Miami-Dade County, the National Weather Services offices around the state issue a heat advisory if the heat index is expected to reach 108 to 112 degrees.
The National Weather Service Miami said Miami/Dade County wanted a lower threshold for an advisory for its population, which was set at 105 degrees.
Saharan dust moving across Florida
A plume of Saharan dust is expected to move into Florida mid-week, reducing the chances for showers and thunderstorms, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
The driest day of the week is forecast to be Thursday, July 9, with the Saharan dust primarily over the Florida peninsula.
The dust should “begin to wash out by the end of the work week, which will allow a gradual return to moreseasonable moisture and rain chances.”
“Most of the dust is likely to remain aloft rather than fall to the ground when it arrives in the U.S., which is good news for public health,” according to AccuWeather.
“The airborne dust can cause hazy conditions and sometimes colorful sunrises and sunsets.”
NWS radar for Florida, southeastern US
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Cheryl McCloud is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://news-journalonline.com/newsletters.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Florida faces ‘dangerous heat’ as temps, heat index soar. What to do
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