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South Florida Sizzles: Heat Index Soars, Wildfire Smokes Glades
18 Jul
Summary
- South Florida faces triple-digit "feels like" temperatures due to heat and humidity.
- A wildfire in the Glades has doubled in size, impacting local driving conditions.
- Tropical development is possible in the northern Gulf along the Florida panhandle.
South Florida residents are advised to prepare for another day of intense heat and humidity, with real temperatures expected to reach the low 90s. The "feels like" temperature, influenced by humidity, will soar into the triple digits across the metroplex and the upper 90s in the Keys.
Adding to the challenges, a wildfire at Mile Marker 40 in the Glades has significantly expanded, doubling in size overnight. Smoke from this fire is already causing hazardous driving conditions on Hwy 27, though it is expected to remain localized in the Glades area.
Looking ahead, the NEXT Weather Team is tracking tropical activity throughout the weekend. The National Hurricane Center has increased the probability of tropical development in the northern Gulf, near the Florida panhandle coast, within the next seven days. South Florida can anticipate typical rainy season conditions for the coming week, with daily scattered thunderstorms and daytime highs in the low to mid-90s.
