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Major heat risk shaping up for South Florida with dry and very hot temps expected Sunday.

South Florida will be flirting with near-record heat next few days
First alert forecast for night of August 15, 2026
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A hot and dry weather pattern is shaping up across South Florida Sunday into next week.

Dangerous heat remains the biggest weather concern across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast .

Heat advisories will likely be issued again for Sunday with temps expected to peak in the mid 90s.

With dewpoints in the upper 70s - peak heat indices are forecast as high as 112 degrees multiple days this week.

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A plume of Saharan dust is expected to spread across the Florida Peninsula today, bringing considerably drier air into our region.

This burst of dry air will suppress most shower and thunderstorm development, with rain chances falling to around 10% or less across much of the area.

But fewer thunderstorms also mean less afternoon relief from the heat.

Remember to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activities during peak heating hours, and take frequent breaks in the shade or A.C.

A little more moisture works in for the second half of the workweek a 30% storm chance starting on Wednesday.

The boating forecast looks good today with seas around 2 feet and a light chop on the Intracoastal. The Atlantic ocean is 90 degrees at the Lake Worth Pier which is above average for us.