Aug. 19: Record heat possible again today; showers in the afternoon

Julie Durda, Meteorologist

Published: August 19, 2026 at 6:45 AM

Tags: Meteorologist Update

Good Wednesday morning. After seeing an all-time record high of 100 degrees yesterday in Miami, lows this morning are in the mid-80s, with heat indices already in the 90s. High temperatures will be in the upper 90s, but heat indices will reach 105-112 degrees, sparking another heat advisory starting at 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. We could see another record high today in Miami, with a forecast high of 97. The record is 96 degrees, set back 1909. Showers finally return to the forecast later this afternoon. Keep it tuned to Local 10 for more.

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Julie Durda

A native of Sacramento, California, Julie Durda joined Local 10 with extensive knowledge and experience in meteorology from various parts of the United States.