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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade County

National Weather Service issues heat advisory for Miami-Dade and Broward counties

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A heat advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties as temperatures are forecast to reach 100 degrees with heat indices up to 110 degrees. Record-breaking heat is expected to persist through Wednesday due to a heat dome covering the southern United States.

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Why It Matters

Residents in Miami-Dade and Broward counties face extreme heat conditions that increase the risk of heat-related illness through the middle of the work week.

Key Facts

  • A heat advisory is active for Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
  • Heat indices are forecast to reach up to 110 degrees.
  • Actual temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees on Tuesday.
  • Record high temperatures are possible each day through Wednesday.
  • Temperatures are expected to drop to the lower 90s by the end of the work week.
  • Over 73 million Americans are currently under heat alerts.
  • No tropical storm development is expected in the Atlantic over the next seven days.
  • Dry air, wind shear, and Saharan dust are currently suppressing tropical activity.

Who's Mentioned

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