Miami-Dade urges residents to play it safe during days of record heat
Miami-Dade is under a Heat Advisory through 8 p.m.
Miami-Dade is under a Heat Advisory through 8 p.m.
A few storms may develop in the afternoon
Adoption fees will be waived for pets four months and older
Isolated strong to severe storms are possible
The National Weather Service said there is a major risk of heat-related illnesses in South Florida
The hottest days of the week will be Wednesday and Thursday
Study cites "strong and robust evidence that excessive heat increases the frequency of injuries" to workers, particularly in the South
Saturday will be the hottest day of the week with a forecast high of 95 in Miami
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Research shows that there's a direct correlation between high temperatures and hot tempers
There's also a higher risk of suicide on hotter days
Highs soar to the low to mid 90s this afternoon with the potential for a few storms.
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