Hot and Rainy Weekend in South Florida
South Florida will experience very hot days and daily afternoon showers throughout the weekend and into next week, according to the National Weather Service. Highs will reach 90 °F (32–35 °C), with heat index readings potentially climbing to 100–105 °F (38–41 °C).
Meteorologist Ana Torres-Vazquez says the region will face “hot and unstable” weather, marked by frequent showers, gusty winds, and frequent lightning. This is a classic pattern for summer in South Florida. Residents are advised to seek shelter as soon as they hear thunder.
High Risk of Lightning: How to Stay Safe
Florida holds the national record for lightning strike density and the highest number of lightning-related deaths: 51 deaths between 2016 and 2025, according to the National Lightning Safety Council. With daily thunderstorms, authorities are reminding the public of essential safety rules.
The NOAA recommends seeking shelter in a closed building with plumbing and electricity, such as shopping malls, schools, offices, or homes. Once inside, avoid electrical appliances, windows, and plumbing fixtures, as metals and water conduct electricity. Open structures such as beach huts, picnic shelters, or carports do not provide protection. If no building is available, a fully enclosed vehicle is a safe option, unlike convertibles, golf carts, or tractors.
If no shelter is available, avoid open fields, isolated trees, metal objects, and water. Never lie down on the ground, as lightning travels laterally. On the beach or in the ocean, get out of the water immediately and seek shelter. Lightning can strike up to 10 miles (16 kilometers) from the center of the storm: wait 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder before going back outside.
September 11 Commemoration: Florida Adopts Emergency Procedure to Designate Terrorist Organizations
Across Florida, commemorations marking the 25th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, took place this Friday.
Additionally, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved, during a conference call, an emergency rule defining the procedure allowing the state to designate groups as terrorist organizations. The meeting began with a tribute to the victims of September 11. DeSantis reaffirmed his intention to designate several groups, including CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations), the Muslim Brotherhood, and antifa, as well as more than 90 organizations already recognized as terrorist groups by the federal government.
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