Miami-Dade County EM

NWS forecasts a heat index near 100°F today in #OurCounty. Check on vulnerable neighbors, never leave kids or pets in vehicles, and take breaks in the shade or A/C. NWS pronostica un índice de calor cercano a 100°F hoy en #OurCounty. Revise a los más vulnerables, no deje niños…

July 26th: It will be mostly sunny across #SoFla today with only a very low rain chance over the Everglades. The main story will be the heat, with heat index over 100F most locations. Stay hydrated, wear light colored/loose fitting clothing, & limit outdoor activity. #flwx

Planning on hitting the beach today? If you are in southeastern Florida, a breezy onshore wind will result in a *high* risk of dangerous rip currents through 8pm this evening. Don't become a statistic, when in doubt don't venture out. Always swim near a lifeguard!

It's important to teach children about fire safety! Make sure to go over your home fire escape plans with them and include them in your fire drills. This way, they know what to do in case of a fire emergency. More fire resources for families: sparkyschoolhouse.org/for-families/

July 25th: A few AM showers SE Florida & afternoon showers/thunderstorms interior and SW Florida today, then mostly dry on Saturday. Highs will reach the 90s today and Saturday, with heat index over 100F. Stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during hottest times of the day.

Don’t wait until the shelves are empty. Now is the time to get storm ready. For more information and a detailed checklist please visit miamidade.gov/hurricane. #StaySafe #EmergencyPreparedness #MiamiDadeWater #OurCounty

Teen CERT in Miami-Dade brought hands-on emergency training to our youth tourniquets, backboards, teamwork, and leadership under pressure. Thank you @EcoEdImpactCorp, Alazandria Cruze, Jessica Sandoval and retired firefighter Gerardo Escobedo for guiding them. Thanks…

Wellness Wednesday: Peace of mind is part of your wellness. Take 5 minutes today to check your emergency kit or sign up for alerts. #WellnessWednesday #BePrepared Miércoles de Bienestar: La tranquilidad también es parte de tu bienestar. Tómate 5 minutos hoy para revisar tu kit…

Stock up and save! Florida’s Year-Round Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday covers more than storm supplies. Batteries, first aid kits, generators, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent are tax-free. Stay ready, stay safe! #OurCounty #BeWeatherReady spr.ly/6017fG6GN

If you’re driving in rainy weather in Miami-Dade, watch for flood-prone, low-lying areas, don’t follow too closely, and keep your rain gear with you. Si conduces bajo lluvia en Miami-Dade, evita zonas bajas propensas a inundaciones, no sigas muy de cerca y lleva tu equipo de…

Scattered to numerous showers and storms expected today as a weather system moves across our area. Be alert for localized flooding. #flwx Via #NWS Se esperan lluvias y tormentas dispersas hoy debido a un sistema que se mueve por nuestra área. Esté alerta por posibles…

An upper level disturbance pushing across the area today will bring more scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms to the region with risks for localized flooding. #flwx

With heavy rain comes the risk of flooding. Avoid flooded areas and stay safe on the roads. #TurnAroundDontDrown Con lluvias intensas viene el riesgo de inundaciones. Evita las áreas inundadas y mantente seguro en la vía. #DaLaVueltaNoTeAhogues Lè lapli ap tonbe fò, gen risk…

Many families hit the road before school starts. Make sure your car has an emergency kit. Learn more: Ready.gov/Car Muchas familias viajan antes de que empiece la escuela. Asegura un kit de emergencia en tu auto. Más información: Anpil fanmi…

🌀 Do you understand what the tropical forecast cone represents and what it doesn’t represent? Learn more about the forecast cone from NWS meteorologists today! Register for the virtual training sessions & learn more about the training week here: weather.gov/jax/FloridaTro…

Increasing showers and thunderstorms expected today across SoFlo, with the most activity anticipated for interior sections. There is a marginal risk for excessive rainfall as localized flooding will be possible. High temps will reach the low 90s. #flwx

With an active Heat Advisory in Miami-Dade County until 6 p.m., #MDFR reminds you to always #LookBeforeYouLock! Never leave children or pets in unattended vehicles, as temperatures can quickly rise to unsafe levels. This rapid increase can lead to dangerous heat-related…

📢 Prepare like a pro this hurricane season! 🌴 Florida NWS offices are offering FREE virtual tropical training July 21–24. 🕰️ Daily sessions at 11am, 1pm, and 7pm EDT - choose what time works best for you. 🌀 Sign up: weather.gov/jax/FloridaTro… 📌 #HurricanePrep #FLwx

#NWS Heat Advisory in effect. Feels-like temperatures could reach up to 110°F today in South Florida. Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity during peak heat, and check on vulnerable loved ones. #BePrepared #WeatherReady #NWS Aviso de calor en efecto. La sensación térmica puede…

7/21 - Heat advisory issued for South Florida today with heat indices expected in the 105-110F range this afternoon. Continue to stay cool! There will be some extra showers and storms compared to last couple days, but likely not until past 3-4pm, allowing for the heat to rise.