Explore

USA Today USA Today
Heat advisory, feels-like temperatures could reach 112 in South Florida

Heat advisory, feels-like temperatures could reach 112 in South Florida

Feels-like temperatures in South Florida could reach above 110 degrees today, with the entire region under a heat advisory once again.
USA Today USA Today
Miami broke heat record this week, under advisory again today

Miami broke heat record this week, under advisory again today

Miami hit 100 degrees on Tuesday afternoon, which tied an 84-year-old record.
Palm Beach Post Palm Beach Post
Florida heat shatters records as Miami hits 100 for only second time

Florida heat shatters records as Miami hits 100 for only second time

A stubborn heat dome is keeping dangerous conditions in place with forecasters noting the worst may be over in some areas but not others.
Palm Beach Post Palm Beach Post
Rain, thunderstorms set to return amid triple-digit heat this weekend

Rain, thunderstorms set to return amid triple-digit heat this weekend

This summer has the second-highest number of South Florida heat advisories that the National Weather Service has issued. Will it set a record?
1Weather 1Weather
Heat Advisory Issued for South Florida Amid Scorching Temperatures

Heat Advisory Issued for South Florida Amid Scorching Temperatures

South Florida is experiencing a prolonged stretch of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to peak at 98°F (36.7°C) in Miami and 97°F (36.1°C) in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. These temperatures are nearing or exceeding daily records of 96°F (35.6°C) and 98°F (36.7°C), respectively. Heat indices could reach a sweltering 112°F (44.4°C), prompting the issuance of a heat advisory. Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop later in the week, potentially bringing slight relief by trimming a few degrees off the high temperatures. However, conditions will remain hot and humid, with highs in the mid-90s°F (mid-30s°C) through Friday. [NBC6, 2026-08-18]
USA Today USA Today
‘The streets are empty:’ How Miami’s Little Haiti reacted to losing TPS

‘The streets are empty:’ How Miami’s Little Haiti reacted to losing TPS

In Little Haiti, the largest community of Haitians living in the U.S., the end of TPS has disrupted life at every level.
USA Today USA Today
‘The streets are empty:’ How Miami’s Little Haiti is reacting to TPS loss

‘The streets are empty:’ How Miami’s Little Haiti is reacting to TPS loss

In Little Haiti, the largest community of Haitians living in the U.S., the end of TPS has disrupted life at every level.
Trendline Trendline
Brightline Announces $15 Weekend Fares for South Florida Routes

Brightline Announces $15 Weekend Fares for South Florida Routes

Brightline Announces $15 Weekend Fares for South Florida Routes
1Weather 1Weather
Heat Advisory Issued for West Palm Beach Amid Extreme Temperatures

Heat Advisory Issued for West Palm Beach Amid Extreme Temperatures

West Palm Beach, Florida, is experiencing extreme heat on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 90s (35-37°C) and some areas nearing 98°F (37°C). Factoring in humidity, the heat index is expected to range between 105°F and 112°F (40-44°C). A Heat Advisory has been issued for the area, urging residents to take precautions against the intense heat. After a recent dry spell, moisture is returning to the region, increasing the likelihood of rain and thunderstorms starting Wednesday afternoon and continuing into the weekend. The Treasure Coast is expected to see the highest chances of storms as moisture builds up in the area.
1Weather 1Weather
Florida Cities Break Heat Records Amid Soaring Temperatures

Florida Cities Break Heat Records Amid Soaring Temperatures

Florida experienced record-breaking heat on August 18, 2026, with multiple cities reaching unprecedented high temperatures. Miami hit 100°F (37.8°C), marking only the second time in recorded history since 1895 that the city reached triple digits. Tallahassee also recorded 100°F (37.8°C), its second consecutive day at this level. Other cities, including Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Melbourne, and Gainesville, saw highs ranging from 96°F (35.6°C) to 98°F (36.7°C). Meteorologists attribute the extreme heat to a persistent high-pressure system over the Southeast U.S., which prevents cloud formation and rainfall, allowing more sunlight to heat the surface. The heat dome is expected to shift westward, potentially bringing relief to Florida in the coming days.
1Weather 1Weather
Florida Heat Shatters Records as Miami Hits 100°F

Florida Heat Shatters Records as Miami Hits 100°F

A persistent high-pressure system over the Southeast U.S. has caused record-breaking heat across Florida, with at least 10 cities setting or tying high-temperature records on August 18, 2026. Miami reached 100°F (37.8°C) for only the second time in 131 years, with the first occurrence dating back to 1942. Tallahassee also hit 100°F (37.8°C) for the second consecutive day. Other cities, including Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Melbourne, and Gainesville, recorded highs ranging from 96°F (35.6°C) to 98°F (36.7°C). The high-pressure system is preventing cloud formation and rainfall, allowing for more direct sunlight and higher temperatures. Meteorologists predict the heat dome will gradually shift westward, potentially bringing relief to Florida later in the week.
Palm Beach Post Palm Beach Post
Wildfire burns more than 4,000 acres in Palm Beach County

Wildfire burns more than 4,000 acres in Palm Beach County

Do you notice smoke in the air today, Aug. 18? A wildfire located in the Holey Land Wildlife Management Area, has burned more than 4,000 acres.