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Florida Swelters: Heat Advisories Grip State
16 Aug
Summary
- Florida endures extreme heat with advisories across the state.
- Three tropical waves are being monitored in the Atlantic basin.
- Hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to November 30.
Dangerous heat continues to affect Florida, with statewide heat advisories in effect on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Heat indices are forecast to reach between 105 and 112 degrees Fahrenheit across the state.
In the Atlantic tropics, two previously monitored disturbances have dissipated. As of Sunday, August 16, 2026, the National Hurricane Center is tracking three tropical waves. These waves are described as clusters of showers and thunderstorms that serve as the origin for many tropical storms, contributing to approximately 80 percent of all major hurricanes.
Despite expectations of below-normal activity this season due to a strong El Niño, forecasters urge residents to remain prepared. The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to November 30, with 97 percent of tropical cyclone activity occurring within this period. The Atlantic basin encompasses the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico, which is now referred to as the Gulf of America.
