World hits 12 consecutive months of record heat — and it's not over
"Our planet is trying to tell us something. But we don't seem to be listening," the U.N.'s secretary-general said after May marked another month of back-to-back global heat records.
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"Our planet is trying to tell us something. But we don't seem to be listening," the U.N.'s secretary-general said after May marked another month of back-to-back global heat records.
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NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says dangerous record heat is expected on Wednesday. South Florida should take precautions to avoid heat illnesses. More: https://cbsloc.al/4bjGKGj
The National Weather Service said there is a major risk of heat-related illnesses in South Florida
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Miami-Dade could tie a record high
If you must be outdoors, slow down, take breaks in a shaded or cool area, and drink cool fluids every hour
Storms will be steered inland due to an onshore breeze
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says we're in for a toasty Tuesday with afternoon highs in the low to mid 90s and "feels like" temps up to 110 degrees.
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Highs will climb to the low to mid-90s in the afternoon
If you must be outdoors, slow down, take breaks in a shaded or cool area, and drink cool fluids every hour
Important reminder as much of the state continues to be under heat advisories
If you must be outdoors, slow down, take breaks in a shaded or cool area, and drink cool fluids every hour
Excessive Heat Warning for Miami-Dade and Broward until 7 p.m.
The Keys are under a Heat Advisory until 8 p.m.
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