heat advisories
Coverage of heat advisories in the Nexus archive.
- Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day with Heat Advisories
Denver is experiencing a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day with very hot temperatures in the upper 90s and potential triple digits, accompanied by possible mountain storms. Sunshine has returned to the region.
- Heat Advisories Will Be in Place for Parts of Southern Colorado on Monday
Heat advisories are in effect for parts of Southern Colorado on Monday, with temperatures reaching into the triple digits in areas like El Paso County, Monument, Black Forest, and the eastern plains. The heat is expected to subside by Tuesday as monsoonal moisture arrives, though high UV indexes and record-breaking highs are anticipated for the day.
- Hot and muggy weather pattern with daily storm chances continue
A hot and muggy weather pattern with daily storm chances continues, as heat advisories are in effect for Anson and Richmond counties today, where heat index temperatures could exceed 105 degrees later this afternoon.
- Denver weather: Staying hot through the weekend
Denver is experiencing hot and dry weather through the weekend, with heat advisories issued for Sunday and Monday. The conditions are expected to persist without significant relief.
- Next heat wave to bring triple-digit feels-like temps to NY, NJ
A heat wave is likely in New York and New Jersey with temperatures rising into the 90s and heat advisories issued starting Tuesday, as the heat index could reach 100 degrees.
- A Familiar Feel
South Florida experiences a prolonged heatwave with above-average temperatures, Heat Advisories, and Saharan Dust causing haze. The week will see continued high temperatures, potential record highs in Miami, and Heat Index values between 105º and 110º.
- Dangerous heat, humidity and thunderstorm chances persist across Southern California
Southern California faces dangerous heat, humidity, and thunderstorms through the weekend and into next week. Heat advisories remain in effect, with inland communities expected to experience high temperatures.
- Dust & Downpours This Week
South Florida faces afternoon showers and storms with potential for heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning. A Saharan dust plume will reduce rain chances by Wednesday, leading to dangerous heat indexes in the 105–110+ range by the weekend. The Atlantic remains quiet due to Saharan dust, dry air, wind shear, and El Niño, with no tropical development expected for seven days.
- More Heat Advisories Saturday with highs near 100, dry conditions for 4th of July
Heat advisories are in effect for Saturday with high temperatures near 100, and dry conditions are expected for the 4th of July. Hit-and-miss shower-and-storm chances are forecasted each day through next week.
- FORECAST: Heat advisories in effect as temperatures soar in Charlotte
Heat advisories are in effect in the Charlotte area as temperatures reach nearly 100 degrees through Saturday with minimal rain. Relief is expected later with increased storm chances, though Sunday may remain hot. The Severe Weather Center 9 and WSOC-TV provide updates via their weather app and 24/7 stream.
- Air quality alert issued for Mecklenburg County
An air quality alert (Code Orange) was issued for Mecklenburg County from July 2 until 8 p.m., advising sensitive groups to avoid heavy outdoor exertion. The alert follows heat advisories with heat index values of 105-108 degrees, raising risks of heat-related illness.
- FORECAST: Heat wave continues
A heat wave continues with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s and heat index values in the upper 90s. Additional heat builds through the week, with potential Heat Advisories as the heat index briefly reaches 105°F. Relief is expected next week with storm chances returning.
- Smoke, Heat, Storms
South Florida experiences a third consecutive day of heat advisories with peak heat indices reaching 112º in Miami Beach. Smoke from multiple brush fires near the Florida Turnpike and US-41 Tamiami Trail affects the region, while lightning sparks new fires. The weather pattern continues with above-average temperatures and potential for afternoon storms, with slight relief expected in Broward County due to shifting winds.
- Extremely warm Wednesday with heat advisories & fire danger on the table
Southern Colorado experienced a significant temperature increase, with highs 10 degrees warmer than the previous day due to northwest flow aloft and an embedded jet streak, leading to enhanced downsloping winds, drier conditions, heat advisories, and elevated fire danger.
- Very hot and humid weekend with isolated storm chances
Heat advisories are active in Anson and Richmond counties due to extremely high feels-like temperatures reaching 105 degrees. The weekend is expected to be very hot and humid with isolated storm chances.