Smoke and haze
Coverage of Smoke and haze in the Nexus archive.
- June 30: Broward brush fire pushes some smoke, haze towards metro areas
A brush fire in inland Broward County is pushing smoke and haze toward metro areas, coinciding with a hot, humid day featuring mid-90s temperatures and heat indices up to 110 degrees. Afternoon storms are expected but will remain isolated, while a shift in wind direction later today will move the smoke inland over the Everglades.
- June 19: Another Heat Advisory issued with afternoon storms expected
A Heat Advisory is in effect for the fifth consecutive day, with heat indices reaching 105-110 degrees and high temperatures in the mid-90s. Afternoon storms linked to sea breeze development are expected, potentially becoming severe. Improved air quality in metro and coastal areas is noted due to smoke and haze from brush fires moving inland.
- June 18: Heat Advisory issued with highs in the mid-90s
A Heat Advisory is in effect today from 12 PM to 7 PM with heat indices reaching 105-110 degrees and high temperatures in the mid-90s. Afternoon storms linked to a sea breeze are expected, while improved air quality follows a wind shift that pushed smoke and haze inland from brush fires.