Jul 9, 2009 10:02 am US/Eastern
Another Scorcher On Tap, But Not A Record Breaker
CBS4 Meteorologist Christina Loren
MIAMI (CBS4) ―
Thursday is shaping up to be another hot one but we're not expecting to break or tie any high temperature records.
It was a very different story on Wednesday when Miami tied two records. During the heat of the afternoon, 94 degree reading was recorded at Miami International Airport. This tied the record high for the day of 94 degrees set back in 1963. Miami also tied the record for highest temperature for the overnight low. A temperature reading of 81 degrees was recorded at MIA which tied the record for the day set back in 2003.
While it will be just as hot on Thursday, it doesn't look like any records will be tied or broken.
The forecast high for Miami is 94 degrees which is below the record high of 96 degrees set back in 1995. In Ft. Lauderdale, the forecast high is 95 degrees which is two degrees below the record high temp of 97 degrees set back in 1963.
In the first nine days of this month It's just eight days into the month of July and we have already broken or tied a number of high temperature records.
Taking a look at the records already broken this month:
Sunday July, 4th 2009
Fort Lauderdale hit 97 degrees which tied old record of 97 degrees set back in 1992
Monday July 6th, 2009
Miami hit 95 degrees which tied the old record of 95 degrees set back in 1992
Tuesday July, 7th 2009 – A Double Header
Ft. Lauderdale hit 97 degrees which broke the old record of 96 degrees set back in 1924. Miami hit 95 degrees which tied the old record high set back in 2004.
Click Here for CBS4.COM's exclusive Zoom Radar or
Click Here for Real Time weather in your neighborhood with Weather Bug.
This summer, Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue will respond to numerous calls for heat-related emergencies. While many heat-related problems are not life threatening, hundreds die across the nation each year due to heat-related illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta. CDC records also show that from 1979 to 2002, excessive heat exposure caused 8,966 deaths in the United States.
Those most at risk are the elderly and children under the age of five. People who show signs or symptoms of heat-related illnesses need immediate medical care and are urged to dial 911.
Here are some heating busting tips from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue:
- Drink plenty of cool fluids throughout the day, but avoid those that contain caffeine, alcohol or a high sugar content, since they actually contribute to dehydration and make a heat-related illness worse.
- Stay indoors in an air-conditioned place and limit you outdoor activities to the early morning or evening hours, avoiding the mid-day sun.
- If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of cool, nonalcoholic fluids each hour. A sports drink can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
- Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle.
- Check frequently on the elderly, young children and others at higher risk for heat-related illnesses.
- And don't forget your animals. Keep them in an air-conditioned area if possible and provide plenty of fresh water.
CBS4's John MacLauchlan contributed to this report.
(© MMX, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.)
Super Bowl Ad: Snickers & Betty White
Click to enlarge
Miami Central Students Is Accused Of Carrying Gun 5 mins ago
Stumble It!
Comments