extreme heat

Over the summer Florida saw a rising number of excessive heat warnings, and experts say those high temperatures are likely to continue—in some cases putting people’s health at risk.

Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi all recorded their all-time high August average temperatures, and the heat is expected to persist until the end of October.

With heat waves, fires, and storms becoming more frequent and intense, small businesses increasingly see extreme weather as their next long-term challenge.

"Seagrass die-off has happened before in Florida... But this is the first time it's really been simultaneous in all five major estuaries," said Bill Kearney of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

With record heat being reported around Florida, drivers will soon see stickers on the state’s gas pumps warning against leaving children and pets in hot vehicles.

AdventHealth Central Florida is reporting a jump in patients seeking care for heat-related illnesses as heat advisories continue across the state.

Corrections officials are attempting to alleviate sweltering conditions in Florida’s unairconditioned prisons, but inmate advocates say the efforts are falling short.

Water temperatures in the mid-90s (mid-30s Celsius) are threatening delicate coral reefs, depriving swimmers of cooling dips and adding a bit more ick to the state's already oppressive summer weather.

Plan on heat index values over 100 degrees. In addition, rip currents are expected at Atlantic and Panhandle beaches.

The National Weather Service says the dome of heat is expected to impact the Florida Panhandle and remain through the July Fourth holiday.