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Florida issues extreme heat warning as heat index hits 114

8/15/2026

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NWS Heat Advisory

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory and extreme heat warning for Florida on Aug. 14, 2026.
Forecasts call for high-90s temperatures with heat-index values of 105-114 and occasional thunderstorms.
AccuWeather meteorologist Peyton Simmers said the heat persists because the Bermuda High sits farther east while a western U.S. heat dome moves east.
The NWS urged drinking fluids, staying indoors, avoiding sun and checking on groups, noting CDC records over 700 heat deaths annually.

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Farmers Urge Funding

Tom Pearson of Manor Farm near Cambridge reported deep soil cracks and lower oat yields during the UK's fifth heatwave.
NFU's Jamie Burrows urged government funding for drought-resistant crops and on-farm water storage.
A 2025 European Investment Bank report said EU extreme-weather losses average €28 billion a year and could reach €40 billion by 2050.
Rowan Douglas warned about 80 percent uninsured risk and said the UK lacks a national crop-insurance scheme.

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NWS Heat Advisory

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory and extreme heat warning for Florida on Aug. 14, 2026.
Forecasts call for high-90s temperatures with heat-index values of 105-114 and occasional thunderstorms.
AccuWeather meteorologist Peyton Simmers said the heat persists because the Bermuda High sits farther east while a western U.S. heat dome moves east.
The NWS urged drinking fluids, staying indoors, avoiding sun and checking on groups, noting CDC records over 700 heat deaths annually.

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