Aaron McElwain, 13, drinks some water after riding his scooter at Haulover Skateboard Park on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Miami Beach, Fla.
Matias J. Ocner
mocner@miamiherald.com
South Florida is under a heat advisory this holiday weekend, with real-feel temperatures set to reach up to 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
With dozens of events happening across the region to commemorate Juneteenth and families gathering for Father’s Day, here’s what to know.
Public health experts advise residents and visitors headed to outdoor celebrations to take precautionary steps to avoid heat-related illness. These include:
Stay in shaded and air-conditioned areas when possibleLimit strenuous activitiesWear lightweight, loose fitting clothingPut on a hat and sunscreen to reduce excessive sun exposureDrink plenty of water, and avoid dehydrating beverages including alcohol
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most common conditions caused by excessive temperatures, and can be life-threatening if left unaddressed.
Here’s how to recognize heat exhaustion and heat stroke — and what to do if you or someone you know has become ill. Courtesy of Sara Souza, UC Berkeley EH&S
Some scattered thunderstorms are also expected, with rainfall most likely to begin after 6 p.m.
These are “more of a typical wet season scenario,” and not directly caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 hurricane season, meteorologist Nico Porcelli told the Miami Herald.
Instead, Arthur will have its heaviest impact on northern Florida and surrounding states.
The National Weather Service has also advised those in western Miami-Dade and Broward counties to monitor air quality as emergency crews continue working to contain wildfires in the area.
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Allison Beck is an award-winning reporter for the Coral Springs News, a sister publication to the Miami Herald. They are a proud Temple University graduate with experience covering a wide range of topics from stolen human remains to space-based businesses.