NewsWPLG Local 10 – WeatherAugust 15, 2026Miami-Dade
South Florida Weather Forecast: Saharan Dust and Extreme Heat
Saharan dust is moving into South Florida, which is blocking rain and causing temperatures to rise. Residents should expect very hot conditions with heat index values—what the temperature feels like to the human body—reaching up to 105 degrees.
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Extreme heat and high humidity can pose serious health risks, making it important to stay hydrated and limit time outdoors.
Key Facts
- Saharan dust is suppressing rainfall across the region.
- High temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s on Sunday.
- The heat index, or 'feels-like' temperature, is forecasted to hit 105 degrees.