Miami-Fort Lauderdale Swelters Under Record-Breaking Heat
Miami-Fort Lauderdale is experiencing record-breaking heat with highs approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A heat advisory has been issued for Miami-Dade and Broward counties due to a heat index soaring up to 112 degrees. The extreme heat is expected to break…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 18, 2026 —
Miami-Fort Lauderdale is currently grappling with intense, record-breaking heat, as temperatures approach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This extreme weather event has prompted officials to issue a heat advisory for Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
The heat index, which measures how hot it feels to the human body by factoring in temperature and humidity, is soaring as high as 112 degrees Fahrenheit in the affected areas. Residents are urged to take precautions against the dangerously high temperatures.
The oppressive heatwave is anticipated to subside starting tomorrow. Meteorologists are forecasting the return of higher rain chances, which are expected to bring some relief from the extreme conditions.
Story summarized from the original created by Dylan Federico on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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