Heat Alerts Issued Across Florida and South Plains; Conflicting Details Reported
Officials warn of dangerous heat and possible heat illnesses, though reports differ on alert level, timing, and issuing office.
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Officials warn of dangerous heat and possible heat illnesses, though reports differ on alert level, timing, and issuing office.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of South Florida, with heat index values up to 107 expected.
A Heat Advisory is in effect on August 20, 2026, with heat index values up to 110 expected.
Heat index values up to 112 are expected across seven South Florida zones, according to the warning issued by the National Weather Service Miami FL.
National Weather Service Miami FL says the advisory runs from 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Wednesday and covers 15 zones across all of South Florida.
The National Weather Service Miami FL heat advisory runs from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT on August 18, 2026, across 15 South Florida zones, with heat index values of 105 to 112 expected.
The National Weather Service Miami FL expects heat index values of 105 to 110 from 11 AM to 7 PM EDT on August 17, 2026.
A Heat Advisory for all of South Florida on August 16 now runs longer, remaining in effect until 7 p.m. EDT.
Apparent temperatures could reach triple digits across much of South Florida through early evening, with the advisory now spelling out the illnesses those conditions can cause.