☀️ As Florida experiences heat waves & high temperatures, residents & visitors are encouraged to stay hydrated & cool to avoid heat-related illnesses.
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— FL Division of Emergency Management (@FLSERT) June 27, 2023
Hot weather and humidity are with us this week. Below is important terminology to know so you can stay informed and aware.
Heat Wave: The Heat Index, or the “Apparent Temperature,” accurately measures how hot it feels when relative humidity is added to the actual air temperature.
Humidity: The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere. The higher the humidity, the slower sweat evaporates. This is one way your body regulates its temperature.
Heat Advisory: A period of excessive heat is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create a situation in which heat-related illnesses are possible.
Heat Wave: A period of abnormally and uncomfortably hot and unusually humid weather. Typically a heat wave lasts two or more days.
Remember to stay safe and take necessary precautions during this hot weather.
Beat the heat and stay hydrated!