sports
South Florida Scorcher: Record heat and Saharan dust keep storms away
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
South Florida is sweltering through record overnight heat and “feels like” temps over 100 degrees, with little rain relief in sight. Saharan dust is suppressing storms, leaving beaches sunny but keeping the region hot and hazy. Next Weather’s Nic Merianos breaks down what to expect for the week ahea
Key takeaway Next Weather’s Nic Merianos breaks down what to expect for the week ahead.
Why this matters in The Miami
The record heat and Saharan dust affecting South Florida will likely have a significant impact on outdoor activities in popular neighborhoods like Miami Beach and Little Havana. With temperatures feeling like over 100 degrees, residents and tourists alike may need to alter their plans for outdoor events and sports. The suppression of storms by the Saharan dust means that the region's beaches will remain sunny, but the heat and haze may deter some from participating in water sports or other outdoor activities. This could have economic implications for local businesses that rely on tourism and outdoor recreation. As the heat wave continues, residents can expect to see increased energy consumption as people seek to cool their homes and businesses, potentially straining the local power grid. The Miami-Dade County government may need to take steps to mitigate the effects of the heat wave on vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and young children.
About this story
Original reporting by CBS4 Miami . The Miami surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit CBS4 Miami . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: sports ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
Get more The Miami stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering sports and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? South Florida is sweltering through record overnight heat and “feels like” temps over 100 degrees, with little rain relief in sight. Saharan dust is suppressing storms, leaving beaches sunny but keeping the region hot and hazy. Next Weather’s Nic Merianos breaks down what to expect for the week ahea
When was this published? This article was first published on July 13, 2026 by CBS4 Miami and curated for The Miami readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami. To learn more about how The Miami selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more sports coverage from The Miami, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More sports →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter