Record-Breaking Heat Wave Sweeps Florida, Triggering Widespread Advisories and Scattered Showers

Florida is experiencing dangerous heat and record high temperatures, with some areas also facing drier than average conditions. A persistent northwesterly flow and high pressure over the region are contributing to the hot and dry weather. Heat alerts have been issued for parts of South Florida and the Florida Panhandle, with heat index values exceeding 105 degrees. The lack of rainfall has delayed the start of the rainy season, leading to drier ground and hotter temperatures. The east coast of Florida has received more rainfall than the west coast due to the location of high pressure systems. Climate change is also making warmer summers more likely in Florida.