Heat advisory in South Florida as work week begins – NBC 6 South Florida

South Floridians felt the heat as the work week began on Monday.

A heat advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. for Miami-Dade and Broward, and until 7 p.m. for the Florida Keys.

According to the National Weather Service, heat index values ​​of 107 to 112 are possible.

Air temperatures Monday morning were in the mid-80s, while wind chills were in the mid-80s to mid-90s before the sun rose.

High temperatures will be near normal and in the 90s throughout the day.

As Monday afternoon progresses, storms move inland and passing showers are possible.

Dry air will begin to circulate just above all surface moisture, limiting the spread of showers at least through midweek.

Overall, this week remains warm, with wind chills around 100 degrees and a few occasional showers.

ITips for dealing with the heat

The Red Cross and the National Weather Service (NWS) have a series of recommendations for coping with days with high temperatures and avoiding health problems.

• The general basic recommendation is to stay hydrated, wear light clothing and protect yourself from the sun if you are going to do outdoor activities.
• One of the first warnings is related to vehicles, as the heat inside a car can be deadly. “Never leave children or pets in your vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle can quickly reach 120 degrees,” warns the Red Cross.
• It is also recommended to avoid excessive consumption of caffeinated or alcoholic beverages.
• If you don’t have air conditioning, seek relief from the heat during the hottest hours of the day in places like libraries, theaters, and shopping malls.
• It is also advisable to avoid sudden changes in temperature and avoid exercising outdoors during the hottest hours of the day.
• If you work outdoors, take frequent breaks and check on pets frequently to make sure they are not suffering from the heat. Make sure they have plenty of fresh water and shade.