Extreme Heat

Saharan dust is in place, and a high pressure will continue to bring dangerous heat across much of Florida throughout the weekend. Several records were either tied or broken on Thursday.

Florida has four of the 10 hot car deaths nationwide this year. Experts say while there is science behind why anyone can forget about their child in the backseat, there are simple ways to prevent such a tragedy.

Florida finished June as one of its 10 warmest on record despite cooler conditions in parts of the state. Forecasters are now tracking another prolonged stretch of dangerous heat.

With Florida's peak heat hitting Friday, a Tampa delivery driver shares how working in triple digit temps impacts his life.

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.