Extreme Heat

The highs on Sunday were expected to reach the upper 90s with a heat index of 110 degrees.

Florida officially entered astronomical summer on June 21, marking the longest day of the year.

On Thursday, temperatures were already hot across much of the Florida Peninsula, with roughly two-thirds of the state under a Heat Advisory. Not only were air temperatures high, but the combination of heat and humidity pushed heat index values as high as 110°F in some locations.

Florida is known for its sunshine and heat, but the state’s hottest air temperature is actually lower than nearly every other state.

Our morning summer temperatures are running about eight to 10 degrees above average, while nighttime is warming almost twice as fast as daytime across the country.

The Perry Weather Heat Lab is a climate safety platform dedicated to preventing exertional heat stress and the risks of severe weather for athletes and workers.

Parts of Central and North Florida are forecast to reach 90 degrees or more by the end of the week and into the weekend, breaking new records.

Some school districts can’t afford to comply with requirements for special equipment or alternate practice schedules.

It was not known how long the child was in the vehicle before first responders arrived, but it was about 83 degrees at the time. The child was under the care of a grandmother, police said.

Just last week, the Trump administration revoked a 2009 endangerment finding, which said heat-trapping gases, like methane and carbon dioxide, threaten public health.

Agricultural workers recount working in extreme heat while expecting. Advocates say more protections are needed to ensure the health and well-being of the expectant moms and their babies.

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.