heat /tags/heat heat en-US WLRN Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:12:51 GMT Heat advisories issued for most of South Florida again, through Friday night /weather/2024-07-05/heat-advisories-issued-for-most-of-south-florida-again-through-friday-night The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Atlantic coastal waters, southeast Florida, southern Florida, southwest Florida and Gulf of Mexico today and tonight. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:12:51 GMT /weather/2024-07-05/heat-advisories-issued-for-most-of-south-florida-again-through-friday-night WGCU Staff The federal government proposes nationwide heat protections for workers /government-politics/2024-07-02/the-federal-government-proposes-nationwide-heat-protections-for-workers The Biden administration is moving forward with a proposal that would require heat protections for workers across the country. It comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a controversial law barring Florida local governments from imposing such requirements on businesses. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-07-02/the-federal-government-proposes-nationwide-heat-protections-for-workers Jim Saunders South Florida got a (small) break from record heat in June. Don’t get used to it /environment/2024-06-26/south-florida-got-a-small-break-from-record-heat-in-june-dont-get-used-to-it A deluge of rain and consistently overcast skies earlier this month helped keep scorching temperatures at bay — at least for now. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:44:43 GMT /environment/2024-06-26/south-florida-got-a-small-break-from-record-heat-in-june-dont-get-used-to-it Ashley Miznazi | Miami Herald Extreme heat contributed to his brother’s death. He worries he could be next /health/2024-06-23/extreme-heat-contributed-to-his-brothers-death-he-worries-he-could-be-next Wilmer Vasquez died at just 29 years old after suffering heat illness during the hottest year on record. His brother, Yonatan, says climate change played a big role. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT /health/2024-06-23/extreme-heat-contributed-to-his-brothers-death-he-worries-he-could-be-next Rebecca Hersher Florida lawmaker pushes for federal heat protections for workers in wake of state law /government-politics/2024-06-20/florida-lawmaker-pushes-for-federal-heat-protections-for-workers-in-wake-of-state-law In April, OSHA officials drafted an initial framework that unanimously recommended moving forward with talks over federal rules to protect workers. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-06-20/florida-lawmaker-pushes-for-federal-heat-protections-for-workers-in-wake-of-state-law Tyler Luginski After DeSantis blocked local heat standards, federal officials tout national efforts in Florida /government-politics/2024-06-18/florida-heat-standards-workers-protection U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and others met in Pembroke Pines to discuss heat dangers for workers and efforts to set a federal heat standard. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:36:29 GMT /government-politics/2024-06-18/florida-heat-standards-workers-protection Elise Catrion Gregg Understanding heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days. What to know /health/2024-06-07/understanding-heat-index-warnings-can-save-lives-on-dangerously-hot-days-what-to-know Together, too much heat and humidity can make you sick. And in severe cases, it can cause your body to shut down. Meteorologists break down the risk of heat and humidity using the heat index. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:30:52 GMT /health/2024-06-07/understanding-heat-index-warnings-can-save-lives-on-dangerously-hot-days-what-to-know The Conversation AP analysis: 2023 set record for US heat deaths, killing in areas that used to handle heat /health/2024-06-03/analysis-heat-deaths-us-2023 Federal data shows about 2,300 fatalities last summer with death certificates mentioning the effects of excessive heat. That's the highest in 45 years of records. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:52:46 GMT /health/2024-06-03/analysis-heat-deaths-us-2023 Associated Press 'Heat dome' leads to sweltering temperatures in Mexico, Central America and US South /americas/2024-05-23/heat-dome-leads-to-sweltering-temperatures-in-mexico-central-america-and-us-south Meteorologists say a large heat dome — an area of high pressure that blocks clouds from forming and results in extensive sunshine and hot temperatures — is the culprit of extreme heat in Mexico, Central America and parts of the U.S. South. Thu, 23 May 2024 18:17:45 GMT /americas/2024-05-23/heat-dome-leads-to-sweltering-temperatures-in-mexico-central-america-and-us-south The Associated Press National Weather Service debuts Heat Risk mapper /2024-05-22/nws-debuts-heat-risk-mapper The National Weather Service is launching a new heat risk forecast to help people prepare for long or extreme heat events. Thu, 23 May 2024 18:00:35 GMT /2024-05-22/nws-debuts-heat-risk-mapper Leslie Hudson