MIAMI — A heat advisory was issued for parts of Miami-Dade this Friday afternoon as South Florida is dealing with unusual humidity along with above-average temperatures.
The advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. and includes the interior, metropolitan area, coast and southern tip of Miami-Dade, as heat index values could reach 107°F, the National Weather Service said.
“High temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illness,” the advisory warned.
In South Florida we end the work week with a similar weather pattern to what we have seen in previous days, so expect a morning with some cloudy clouds and maybe a couple of showers, but generally calm conditions until late afternoon, where again we will have scattered storms.
Facing the weekend, do not keep the umbrellas because storms remain in the forecast mainly for afternoon hours.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO FACE THE HEAT
The Red Cross and the NWS have a series of recommendations to face days with high temperatures and avoid health problems.
- The general basic recommendation is to hydrate, wear cool clothes and protect yourself from the sun if you are going to do outdoor activities.
- One of the first warnings is related to the vehicle, since the heat in a car can be deadly. “Never leave children or pets in your vehicle. The interior temperature of the vehicle can quickly reach 120 degrees,” notes the Red Cross.
- It is also recommended to avoid excess caffeinated or alcoholic beverages.
- If you don’t have air conditioning, seek relief from the heat during the hottest hours of the day in places like libraries, theaters, shopping malls.
- It is also advisable to avoid extreme temperature changes. Avoid exercising outdoors during the hottest hours of the day.
- Take frequent breaks if you work outdoors and frequently check pets for heat and make sure they have plenty of fresh water and shade.
WATCHING THE TROPICS
Tropical storm Bret continued its advance this Friday toward the eastern Caribbean islands and lashed the Windward Islands with torrential rains and strong winds, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The tropical storm had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and a sustained westward motion of 18 mph.
And Tropical Depression 4, which formed Thursday in the Atlantic, strengthened into Tropical Storm Cindy, according to the National Hurricane Center.
