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In the Steam
By Brent Cameron at WSVN 7 News
· June 16, 2026
· 2 min read
South Florida is feeling extra steamy these days. It’s a big taste of summer still a few days ahead of summer’s official start. Strong sunshine gave way to late day cloud cover (Monday) as shown above. At the peak heating, mid-afternoon, Miami brushed up against a record high! Officially, the city c
Key takeaway Officially, the city came up 1-degree short of reaching a record high.
Why this matters in The Miami
Miami's proximity to the ocean and its low elevation make it particularly vulnerable to the impacts of extreme heat and heavy rainfall. As the city brushes up against record highs and heat indexes soar over 100 degrees, residents in low-lying neighborhoods like Little Havana and Miami Beach are at risk of heat-related illnesses and flooding. The steamy pattern taking shape over the western Atlantic, with moist flow and light winds from the south, is a familiar precursor to the intense summer storms that often bring torrential rainfall and street flooding to Miami's streets. With Hurricane Season officially beginning in June, Miamians should be on high alert for developing storms and potential tropical activity, including the Disturbance over Mexico being monitored by the National Hurricane Center. As the city's residents navigate the sweltering heat and impending storms, they can expect the Miami-Dade Police and Miami Police Department to be on hand to respond to any emergencies that may arise.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 16, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? South Florida is feeling extra steamy these days. It’s a big taste of summer still a few days ahead of summer’s official start. Strong sunshine gave way to late day cloud cover (Monday) as shown above. At the peak heating, mid-afternoon, Miami brushed up against a record high! Officially, the city c
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