It’s not just you: yes, it feels even hotter than the number on the thermometer, so hot that a heat advisory is in effect in Brevard County today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
National Weather Service officials say heat index values up to 110 are expected today across mainland and inland Brevard, from north to south, including Mims, Titusville, Canaveral Groves, Port St. John, Cocoa, Rockledge, Melbourne and Palm Bay west of Interstate 95.
At 11 a.m. it was 87 degrees in Melbourne, with a heat index of 94.
NWS officials warn that the impact of combined high temperatures and humidity could cause heat-related illnesses. Other nearby areas under the advisory include Indian River, Okeechobee, Orange and Osceola counties.
As for the aforementioned heat index – how warm it feels when relative humidity is factored into the actual air temperature – you can learn more about it using a chart from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
To calculate the heat index, use the chart above to find the air temperature and relative humidity. Where the two meet is the heat index.
Wherever you are, as high temperatures continue, the Weather Service recommends taking precautions.
They contain:
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Drink plenty of fluids.
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Whenever possible, stay in an air-conditioned room.
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When you must be outside and in the sun, take extra precautions, such as wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing.
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Try to limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening.
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Take action if you notice symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Britt Kennerly is education/breaking news editor at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact her at 321-917-4744 or bkennerly@floridatoday.com. Twitter: @bybrittkennerly Facebook: /bybrittkennerly
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: The heat is on: Brevard under advisory from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
