WEATHER
Heat wave to hit Florida: when it will arrive, what temperatures and how long it will last
The National Weather Service is warning of a heat wave hitting South Florida this week, so be sure to know how and when you could be affected.
Warm weather continues to cause havoc in some regions of the United States. Such is the case in Florida, where authorities have warned of a potential heatwave for the current week. According to reports from the National Weather Service in Miami (NWS), the southern region of the Sunshine State will be the most affected.
When will the heatwave arrive and leave Florida?
Weather forecasts indicate that the heatwave will impact South Florida between Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 May, prompting citizens to be vigilant for possible warnings about “dangerous heat indices,” especially on Wednesday, when the highest temperature increase is expected.
According to projections, temperatures of around 90°F are anticipated in large areas of the south, with some regions reaching up to 110°F. Due to humidity, the weather may feel even higher than the recorded temperature itself, emphasizing the need for proper hydration as “excessive heat will last for several days.” Among the most affected areas are Miami, West Palm, Cape Coral, Palm Bay, Tampa, and Orlando.
“As we begin the work-week, we wanted to highlight the potential for *well-above average* temperatures and *hazardous* heat index values later this week. Heat Advisories will likely be needed later this week with Excessive Heat Warnings Possible,” stated the local NWS via social media.
Temperature in Florida in real time
Below, we share an interactive map from Windy.com displaying real-time temperatures in the state of Florida.
How many people die from extreme heat in the USA?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), extreme heat is responsible for 1,220 deaths per year in the United States, with injuries from high temperatures ranging from heat rash, burns, to heatstroke.