Extreme Heat

NOAA’s October weather outlook points to warmer-than-average temperatures across much of the U.S., including the Southeast, with Florida expected to receive more rainfall.

Across Florida, summer heat has generally been extended by about a week and a half to two weeks. This is based on a Climate Central analysis using data from the National Weather Service between 1970 and 2024.

On "Florida Matters," WUSF's Jessica Meszaros explains the impact of hot weather on pregnancy and more.

Marco Antonio Hernandez Guevara, who had been working in the U.S. under the H-2A program, is believed to be the first known agriculture worker in the region to die from heat-related causes.

Student-athletes follow protocols to acclimate to the scorching temperatures and humidity. And it's not just athletes that need to prepare for the risk.

Two-thirds of the dangerously hot days in Florida in recent years were linked to climate change. Symptoms of heat exposure include false labor contractions and even pre-term labor.

‘We’re scattering the seeds. We have to wait for the oaks to grow up.’

Some scientists believe that sending seeds into space could help them adapt to future climate challenges.

New research could help unravel mysteries of rapid intensification.

More fake lawns may be coming to your neighborhood. From the front yards of West Miami-Dade to the waterfront mansions of Fort Lauderdale, artificial turf is appearing more and more.

On "The Florida Roundup," Dr. Cheryl Holder gave tips on how to protect yourself during extreme heat. For example, avoiding alcohol and excessive caffeine.

Only three of the county's seven kennels have air conditioning. The community can help by adopting, fostering or taking an animal home for the day.