Sizzling South Florida Weather Ahead: Dangerous Heat Index Values Set to Top 100 Degrees

Friday features hot sun with some afternoon showers and storms in the East Coast metro area.  The Keys will be mostly sunny and hot with just the chance of a stray shower.  Friday’s highs will be mostly in the low 90s on the mainland, with a few suburban locations reaching the mid 90s.  Highs will be near 90 degrees in the Keys.  But it will feel at least 10 degrees hotter, so stay hydrated and out of the sun.

Saturday will bring hot sun and some afternoon storms in spots to the East Coast metro area.  The Gulf Coast will be sunny with periods of storms in the afternoon, while the Keys will see lots of sun with the chance of an afternoon storm.  Saturday’s highs will be mostly in the mid-90s on the mainland and mostly in the low-90s in the Keys.

Sunday will feature sunny skies and afternoon storms on the mainland.  The Keys will see lots of hot sun.  Sunday’s highs will be mostly in the mid-90s on the mainland and in the low-90s in the Keys.

Monday will be another day of hot sun around South Florida.  Look for mainly afternoon showers and storms on the mainland.  Monday’s highs will be mostly in the mid-90s on the mainland and in the low-90s in the Keys.

Tuesday’s forecast calls for a mix of hot sun and periods of showers and storms on the mainland.  The Keys will be sunny with the chance of a stray shower.  Highs on Tuesday will be mostly in the mid-90s in the East Coast metro area and in the low-90s along the Gulf Coast and in the Keys.

The tropical Atlantic remains quiet.

The post by Donna Thomas, Meteorologist appears on South Florida Reporter.