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Scorching Heat and Wildfire Smoke Grip South Florida
23 Jun
Summary
- Air quality alert in effect for Miami-Dade due to wildfire smoke.
- Hazardous heat advisory issued for Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
- Wildfire smoke reduces visibility while high temperatures reach 110°F.
A hazardous combination of wildfire smoke and extreme heat is affecting South Florida. An air quality alert is active for Miami-Dade County due to smoke from ongoing fires, impacting visibility and advising those with respiratory conditions to reduce outdoor exposure. The most significant fire, near the Everglades Correctional Institution, is only 15% contained and has consumed 330 acres.
Simultaneously, a heat advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties, warning of dangerous conditions from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. High temperatures will be in the low 90s, with heat index values potentially soaring to 110°F. Scattered rain is anticipated around midday and into the afternoon, offering some respite from the intense heat.
Looking ahead, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday, with temperatures remaining in the low 90s and heat indices in the triple digits. By Thursday and Friday, Saharan dust is forecast to move in, decreasing rain chances. The intense heat is projected to persist through the weekend.
