WEATHER WARNING: Heat warning in effect, perceived temperature 110 °C

Boca Raton. Delray Beach. Boynton Beach. Wellington-. Lake Worth Beach. South Florida.

BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — If you’re planning a day outdoors or taking your kids camping, here’s what you need to know: South Florida is currently under a heat advisory. Feels like temperatures could reach 110 degrees during the day Friday. The advisory goes into effect at 8 a.m.

This is the warning from the National Weather Service:

Inland Palm Beach County-Metro Palm Beach County-Coastal Palm Beach County- Including the cities of Wellington, Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach, Sandalfoot Cove, Lion Country Safari Park, Jupiter, Lake Worth, Riviera Beach, The Acreage, Greenacres City, West Palm Beach, Florida Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, Caloosa and Belle Glade 347 AM EDT Fri Jun 28, 2024

… HEAT WARNING IN EFFECTIVE FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON…

• WHAT… Heat index values ​​of up to 110 expected.
• WHERE…Coastal and inland counties of Palm Beach County and metropolitan areas of Palm Beach County.
• WHEN…From 8am this morning to 5pm EDT this afternoon.
• 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.

To reduce the risk when working outdoors, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends taking frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone who becomes overwhelmed by the heat should be moved to a cool, shady area. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.