August brings with it a hint of what the tropics could bring, along with some potential relief from the heat that's prompted several heat warnings and heat advisories during the week.
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Heat advisories are in effect across much — but not all — of Florida today, Aug. 1. That's a drop from the heat advisories issued for almost the entire state, all except for Monroe County, on July 31.
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Forecasters are watching an area northeast of Florida for potential tropical development in the coming days. Regardless of development, it could bring tropical moisture to the Southeast, including some to Florida, providing some relief from the relentless heat.
Heat warnings, watches, advisories in effect across Florida Friday, Aug. 1
Quick look at conditions around Florida Friday, Aug. 1
Pensacola, western Panhandle: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 106.
Tallahassee, central Panhandle: A heat advisory is in effect through this evening. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon with gusty winds, frequent lightning and heavy rainfall.
Jacksonville, North, Northeast Florida: The heatwave is expected to continue into Saturday. Don't be fooled by slightly lower air temps this weekend; the humidity will make it feel dangerously hot, with heat index values hitting 105-112. A heat advisory begins at 10 a.m.
Daytona Beach to Stuart, central and eastern Florida: Stretch of hazardous heat continues. A heat advisory is in effect for all of East Central Florida today for heat index values up to 110 degrees. Showers and storms begin along the sea breeze by midday, moving inland in the afternoon/evening.
South Florida: A heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. Offshore scattered showers continue on both coasts this morning.
Southwest, western Florida: temperatures trending back closer to normal as rain chances increase. Temps in the mid 90s, with heat index between 100 and 107.
Will Florida see any rain soon? When will cooler weather arrive?
There is some potential for rain over the weekend and into the first full week of August, according to the National Weather Service.
The Panhandle and North Florida are expected to see the most rain, up to almost 4 inches in some locations.
Even for areas expected to see some rain over the weekend and into early next week, don't expect temperatures to drop much. National Weather Service forecasts call for temps to remain in the upper 80s to mid 90s across the state.
What is a heat advisory?
A heat advisory is issued for dangerous heat conditions that are not expected to reach warning criteria, according to the National Weather Service.
When a heat advisory is issued also depends on where you are in Florida.
For most of the state, a heat advisory is issued if the heat index is expected to be between 108 to 112 degrees.
Here is the breakdown by each NWS region. A heat advisory is issued when the heat index is expected to be:
Western Panhandle: 108-112 degrees
Central Panhandle, North Florida: 108 to 112 within the next 6 to 24 hours or air temperature is forecast to reach 103 degrees
Northeast Florida: 108-112 degrees
East Central Florida: 108 to 112 degrees
In South Florida: 108 degrees in South Florida or 105 degrees for Miami/Dade and Broward counties
Southwest, West Central Florida: 108-112 or the air temp is greater or equal to 103 degrees
The National Weather Service Miami said Miami/Dade County wanted a lower threshold for a heat advisory for its population.
What should you do when there is a heat advisory?
"Residents are advised to consider postponing or rescheduling outdoor activities, especially during the heat of the day," the National Weather Service said.
"If you must be outside, be sure to drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the shade. Stay in a cool place, especially during the heat of the day and evening."
Heat index and temperature map for US, Florida
See expected temperatures across Florida through first weekend of August:
Weekend weather forecast for Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola
Friday: High 91. Heat index 106. Chance of showers and thunderstorms, 40%.
Saturday: High 90. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday: High 88. Chance of showers and thunderstorms 70%.
Weekend weather forecast for Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee
Friday: High 96. Heat index 107. Chance of showers and thunderstorms 50%.
Saturday: High 94. Heat index 107. Chance of showers and thunderstorms 90%.
Sunday: High 88. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Weekend weather forecast for Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville
Friday: High 98. Heat index 110. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday: High 95. Heat index 110. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday: High 90. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Weekend weather forecast for Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona Beach
Friday: High 93. Heat index 106. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday: High 92. Heat index 103. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday: High 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Weekend weather forecast for Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne
Friday: High 93. Heat index 108. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday: High 93. Heat index 105. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday: High 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Weekend weather forecast for Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie
Friday: High 95. Heat index 107. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday: High 93. Heat index 103. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday: High 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Weekend weather forecast for West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach
Friday: High 88. Heat index 103. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: High 88. Heat index 100. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: High 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Weekend weather forecast for Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers
Friday: High 93. Heat index 102. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday: High 92. Heat index 101. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: High 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Weekend weather forecast for Naples, Florida
Naples
Friday: High 91. Heat index 105. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday: High 91. Heat index 103. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday: High 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Weekend weather forecast for Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota
Friday: High 90. Heat index 102. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: High 89. Heat index 100. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday: High 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Weekend weather forecast for Orlando, Florida
Orlando
Friday: High 95. Heat index 105. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: High 95. Heat index 103. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: High 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
National Hurricane Center tracking three tropical waves
All is quiet in the tropics, with no development expected over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical waves, including two in the Caribbean.
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This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Florida weather forecast, heat, rain, tropics
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