tropical update

South Florida is forecasted to experience the hottest stretch of summer this week, with highs reaching mid-to-upper 90s due to a large heat dome. The extreme heat is predicted early to mid-week, peaking around Monday through Wednesday, requiring caution on days like Sunday when a Heat Advisory is in effect. Hazy sunshine will persist from Saharan dust, though temperatures are expected to moderate toward the end of the week.

South Florida begins Father’s Day and the first day of summer with an Air Quality Alert due to lingering wildfire smoke, which is expected to improve by mid-morning. The day will be hot and humid with scattered afternoon storms, highs in the mid-90s, and a heat index reaching 110. Tropical activity remains quiet with no development expected in the coming week.

South Florida is experiencing a hot and humid weather stretch in mid-June, with feels-like temperatures reaching up to 105°F. Highs are forecast to remain in the 90s, with some cooling storms possible early in the week. A low-pressure area near eastern Mexico has a 20% chance of development but is not a threat to South Florida.