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.
Monroe County, Florida FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Monroe 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
8 reportsHeat Advisory Issued for South Florida Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of South Florida, with heat index values up to 107 expected.
National 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.
Extreme Heat Warning Covers Miami-Dade and Broward Counties Until 7 PM
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.
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.
Disaster Declarations
3 reportsMonroe County, Florida: Public Assistance Declared Under DR-4084-FL for Hurricane Isaac; No Individual Assistance for Households
Federal money is available to governments and certain nonprofits in Monroe County for Hurricane Isaac damage, but no federal household grants were declared for the county.
Monroe County Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Isaias
Federal emergency declaration covers Monroe County for Hurricane Isaias, but no individual assistance for households.
Miami-Dade County Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Isaias
Federal emergency declaration covers public assistance, not individual household grants.