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.
Hendry County, Florida FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Hendry County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.
Severe Weather
6 reportsNational Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Portions of South Florida
A Heat Advisory is in effect on August 20, 2026, with heat index values up to 110 expected.
Heat Advisory for Glades, Hendry and Inland Palm Beach County: Heat Index 105 to 112
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.
Heat Advisory Covers Glades, Hendry and Inland Palm Beach County, Heat Index to 112
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.
Heat Advisory in Effect for All of South Florida Until 7 PM EDT
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.
National Weather Service Extends South Florida Heat Advisory to 7 P.M. EDT
A Heat Advisory for all of South Florida on August 16 now runs longer, remaining in effect until 7 p.m. EDT.
Disaster Declarations
2 reportsCollier County Gets Public Assistance, Not Household Grants, Under Hurricane Isaac Major Disaster Declaration
FEMA records show DR-4084-FL covers Collier County for public infrastructure repair only; Individual Assistance was not declared for households there.
Glades County, Florida: Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Isaac, Public Assistance Only
Federal records show Individual Assistance was not declared for Glades County under DR-4084-FL, so households there cannot apply for federal grants under this declaration.