Feels like 110 degrees in Bradenton? All of Florida under a heat advisory or warning
Update: Another heat advisory was issued for Tuesday, and more may be issued this week. The Sarasota-Bradenton area also set a new record with 13 days this year with the overnight low above 80 degrees.
Manatee County is under a heat advisory again Monday for the second day in a row, and the entire state of Florida is under either an advisory or excessive heat warning.
The entire northern Gulf Coast, including most of Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, and the northern parts of Florida are under a warning that the heat index could rise to 113 degrees.
South of Ocala, heat indexes are expected to near 110.
The National Weather Service’s advisory starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m. for Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Parrish, Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, Sarasota, Venice, North Port and Englewood.
Temperatures are forecast to reach 94 degrees with heat index levels maxing at 110, the National Weather Service said. There is also a 30% chance of rain for the area.
“Not much change for rest of the work week,” the weather service posted on social media because the southwest to west flow of air across the state persists with scattered showers and thunderstorms each day.
Highs between 94 and 96 degrees are forecast with lows around 79.
July was the hottest and driest month since records were kept for the Bradenton-Sarasota area.
There is still extreme and severe droughts in the Tampa Bay area. Only 12 inches of rain have been recorded in Bradenton-Sarasota this year, the least amount of rain since 13.5 inches in 1956.
The National Weather Service offers tips to beat expected hot temperatures and high humidity from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
They are:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Stay in an air-conditioned room
- Stay out of the sun
- Check up on relatives and neighbors.
- Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
- Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.
- When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
- Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
- Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
- To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.
- Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
- Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 911.
This story was originally published August 7, 2023 at 10:55 AM.
