Aug. 15: Saharan dust, heat to keep South Florida hot and dry this week

Saharan dust continues to overwhelm South Florida, suppressing rainfall and promoting hot temperatures. Temperatures are set to sizzle yet again Sunday. Highs will reach the lower 90s, with feels-like temperatures up to 105 degrees. A very small chance of a few showers cannot be ruled out for our western communities, with the rest of the region remaining dry.

Rainfall will be hard to come by all week long. Temperatures will continue to run high, and we could tie a record Tuesday. Drought conditions could worsen as well.

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Peta Sheerwood

Peta Sheerwood

Growing up in South Florida, Peta Sherwood was intrigued by the ever-changing weather, including sea breeze storms and the development of tropical systems.