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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

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

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Miami-Dade and Broward counties effective from noon until 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Residents are advised to take precautions against dangerous heat and humidity levels that are expected to feel above 100 degrees.

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Why It Matters

Residents face potential health risks from extreme heat conditions, with temperatures expected to reach the low 90s and heat indices exceeding 100 degrees throughout the day.

Key Facts

  • A heat advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties from noon until 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
  • Heat indices are expected to feel above 100 degrees.
  • Actual temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s.
  • Storm activity is expected to be concentrated in interior areas west of Florida’s Turnpike.
  • Areas near and east of Interstate 95 are expected to remain mostly dry.
  • Meteors were observed in the Miami sky before dawn on Wednesday.
  • Under favorable conditions, meteor showers can produce 30 to 40 meteors per hour.

Who's Mentioned

personJulie Durda“Local 10 meteorologist.”organizationLocal 10 News“News station that reported on the meteor sighting and weather conditions.”locationFlorida’s Turnpike“Geographic reference for storm activity.”organizationNational Weather Service“Issued the heat advisory.”personSaira Anwer“Local 10 News reporter.”locationMiami-Dade“County under heat advisory.”personDarby Patton“News director at Local 10.”locationBroward“County under heat advisory.”locationInterestatal 95“Geographic reference for dry weather areas.”