WEATHER WARNING: Heat warning for Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach

BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A heat advisory is in effect for much of South Florida as the temperature could reach 109 degrees. This is the official warning from the National Weather Service:

FLZ063-066068-168-041700- /O. EXCEL. KMFL. HT. Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240705T0000Z/ Glades-Hendry-Inland Palm Beach County-Metro Palm Beach County- Coastal Palm Beach County- Including the cities of Delray Beach, Boca Raton, The Acreage, Boynton Beach, Caloosa, Muse, Florida Gardens, Hendry Correctional , Ortona, Sandalfoot Cove, Palm Beach Gardens, Brighton Seminole, Lion Country Safari Park, Clewiston, Greenacres City, Palmdale, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, Buckhead Ridge, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Lakeport, Moore Haven, Belle Glade, Felda , Riviera Beach and Jupiter 152 AM EDT Thu July 4, 2024

… HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TONIGHT …

• WHAT… Heat index peaks between 105 and 110 degrees are expected this afternoon.
• WHERE…Coastal and inland Palm Beach County, metropolitan and metropolitan Palm Beach County, Glades and Hendry Counties.
• WHEN … Until 8pm EDT tonight.
• EFFECTS… High temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES/READY-TO-USE MEASURES…

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, avoid the sun and check on relatives and neighbors.

Take special precautions when outdoors. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Take action if you notice symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.