‘Feels-like’ temps above 100 degrees to hit South Florida this weekend
This weekend will feel like summer, according the National Weather Service, which is forecasting “feels-like” temperatures to reach 104 degrees F in some areas of South Florida.
Daily air temperatures will reach the low- to mid-90s on the coast, and as high as 97 degrees F inland.
Friday will be hot and sunny, reaching 93 degrees F on the coast and 96 degrees F inland.
The heat will peak Saturday. “Temperatures will remain very warm for the end of the week and into the upcoming weekend,” said the NWS, “with peak heat indices around or over 100 degrees across portions of the area through Saturday.”
The heat index combines the actual air temperature with relative humidity levels to create a “feels-like” temperature.
The National Weather Service initiates alerts when the heat index is expected to exceed 105°-110°F (depending on local climate) for at least two consecutive days.
Within the tricounty area, Broward has the highest heat index forecasts for the weekend. Coastal areas will be slightly more tolerable, hovering between 101 and 102 degrees heat index on Saturday, while inland, forecasters are calling for heat indices of 104 in Pembroke Pines, 103 in Weston and 104 in Coral Springs.
Coastal Palm Beach County will hover around 101 degrees heat index, while inland areas could reach 103 on Saturday.
With all the heat and humidity on Saturday, there’s a 40% chance of thunderstorms in the region. West winds could gust to as high as 21 mph.
Sunday, though still hot at 93 degrees F inland, will be less humid, causing heat indexes to drop to the mid 90s in areas of both Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Coastal spots such as Fort Lauderdale will be a touch less hot, with a high of 88 degrees F. It will be mostly sunny with a 20% chance of showers.
The first part of next week will settle into a summer-like pattern of highs close to 90, and thunderstorms possible here and there.