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Excessive Heat Looms over NE FL and SE GA

To help children stay in the game and keep cool, Dr. Richard So, a pediatrician with Cleveland Clinic Children’s, suggests hydrating long before they take the field.

Monday featured an Excessive Heat Warning for much of the area, with a Heat Advisory for areas to the north and south. But what’s the difference between the heat alerts? And which one is worse?

July Was the Warmest Month on Record

Isolated thunderstorms and dangerous temperatures persist Sunday

AAA has tips for drivers to make sure cars are in great shape during these dangerously high temperatures.

Feels like temperatures this afternoon will be at or above 105°.

One of our hottest weeks yet

Tonight: Showers and isolated storms through 10 p.m. Partly cloudy and mild overnight with patchy areas of dense fog inland.

This will be the second true “heatwave” of the summer, and will likely result in Heat Advisories and feels like temperatures above 105° in the afternoon.

If you’re tired of the extreme heat, it’s probably best to get ready for some more because it’s likely not going anywhere any time soon.

Scientists say global heat that inched into worrisome new territory this week is a clear example of how pollutants released by humans are warming their environment.

The heat has been on the past several days, and more warmth is on the way. It’s all courtesy of an expanding heat dome lifting north and east. But, what exactly is a heat dome?

Jacksonville went under its first heat advisory of the summer Tuesday. The air temp was 98 degrees. The heat index: was 110 degrees, that's the top 25 hottest heat index for the month of June, according to Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn.

With temperatures seemingly stuck in the 90s this week, it’s important to understand that unless you’re careful, the heat can get the better of you.

Partly sunny with scattered pop-up showers. Chances are around 30% locally with most of the activity forming inland.Non-Severe Thunderstorm chances greatly increase into late-week and the weekend.Today: Cooler under partly cloudy skies with scattered afternoon showers, 20-30 percent. Afternoon highs in the mid-80's.Thursday: Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms later into the afternoon and evening. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.Pollen count: 2 - Grasses, Oak, HickoryLooking ahead: Heat continues with scattered showers, storms becoming widespread late-week.

Partly sunny with scattered showers into this afternoon. Chances are around 30% locally. Thunderstorm chances move back in for Thursday and into the weekend.

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December is the month of holiday decorations, spending time with family and friends, and the return of sweatshirt weather.

Doctors at a 24-hour animal critical care center in Jacksonville say they’re seeing an increase in the number of dogs suffering from heat stroke coming into the emergency room.

News4JAX talked with a local air conditioning company about the most common reasons A/C units fail — and what you can do to prevent them.

Summertime is a fun time, but it can also be a dangerous time when it comes to your health.

As the Jacksonville area deals with triple-digit temperatures and high humidity, people are trying to find ways to beat the heat.

You might get a bit steamed when you open your electric bill after these days of hot temperatures.

With a heat advisory in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, the city of Jacksonville has multiple locations open to the public that offer air conditioning or other ways to cool off in extreme heat.

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Our highest feel-like afternoon temperature was only 99 degrees before this week. But so far this week, that number has hit triple digits every afternoon.

Firefighters already work in extreme conditions, but hot weather makes it much tougher.

These temps can be dangerous for those susceptible to heat.

Consumer Reports’ food-safety experts reveal some simple tips to save your food and keep your cool.

Patchy fog possible this morning.  Becoming partly cloudy as high pressure to our north continues the onshore flow from the Atlantic with the sea breeze moving well inland through the day.

Heat is what summer is all about, but sometimes we see a spike and get into dangerous levels of heat. Often times that level of heat is extended and can easily take a toll on you. Even, if you work principally indoors.

Happy Tuesday! Go ahead and grab that rain gear, showers and storms make a comeback this afternoon/evening.

Happy Fri-YAY! We are in for another toasty day with highs in the mid to low 90s, sunny skies and winds west 5-10 mph.

Memorial Day is coming, and it got us thinking: What are your plans for the holiday weekend?

A sign for Super Bowl 55 is framed by palm trees at Raymond James Stadium Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The city is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)The NBA doesn't want the Super Bowl to turn into a superspreader. The Super Bowl plan is designed to avoid more potential contact-tracing pratfalls as one of the top priorities. Clubs are instructed to not host in-person Super Bowl gatherings at a team facility.

Utah's game in Washington on Wednesday was postponed because contact-tracing issues among the Wizards meant they wouldn't have eight available players for that matchup. “I'm for whatever the NBA wants us to do," Washington coach Scott Brooks said. When teams started testing in late November prior to the start of training camps, 48 players had positive COVID-19 tests. There were at least 36 players in the league dealing with virus-related issues or protocols when Tuesday began, based on information released by teams. Counting the two new postponements and another on Dec. 23 between Oklahoma City and Houston, the league has seen six games moved because of virus issues.

Thursday had a high of 90° we will see about a 35° drop in temperatures as we wake up on Friday morning. Normal morning low is 56° we should be there in the morning. Sunday morning temperatures will be not as cool, wake up temperatures will start on the mid-60s. Early next week, cold, yes, cold temperatures will be possible, 40s seem likely by Tuesday morning. Sunrise Friday low temperatures

Some spotty Atlantic showers could move ashore late tonight. A tropical wave pushing into the Gulf provides a slight bump in our rain chances tomorrow to 50%Wednesday expect a few more inland showers around with movement to the west. Showers clear the coastal areas by the afternoon but rain will target inland locations through the late afternoon and evening. The new Tropical Depression Seven that formed in the central Atlantic 3,000 miles from Jacksonville. The tropical wave in the Gulf has potential to also become a depression or storm Wednesday or Thursday.

In case you've been relaxing inside your house blasting the A/C the past couple days, you might not have noticed that it's hot out all over the country, with temps ini some areas climbing well over 100 degrees.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Were all feeling the summer heat, but the question is: How will it impact the spread of COVID-19? By and large, the virus does not like sunshine, heat and humidity, DeSantis said. The claim: That coronavirus by and large does not like sunshine, heat and humidity. According to the Centers for Disease Control, it is not yet known whether weather and temperature affect the spread of COVID-19. World Health Organization - Heat and COVID-19The World Health Organization found that exposing yourself to the sun or temperatures higher than 25C (77 F) does not protect you from COVID-19.

Heat is the number one cause of weather-related deaths across the country, killing more people each year than tornadoes and hurricanes combined. Monday afternoon temperatures climbed into the upper 90s, but the heat index temperature, or feels like temperature, ranged between 105 and 109. The chances for afternoon storms to cool us down are minimal, so most of us are in for a sluggish return to the 70s this evening. Tuesday looks like it will be a little hotter, with feels like temperatures peaking around 110. Mid week afternoon storms will cool us down out of the dangerous zone, staring on Wednesday.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Were halfway through the hottest weekend of the year, with feel-like temperatures in the triple digits and summer just beginning. Christian Smith, with the American Red Cross in Northeast Florida, says that its important to stay hydrated even if were not thirsty. When it comes to checking in on the elderly, COVID-19 can make checking on loved ones and elderly neighbors a challenge. When talking about summer heat, cars can act like oven and pose a serious threat during the hot summer months. Definitely dont leave people you dont leave children and definitely dont leave leaving animals.A 30 year average of weather-related fatalities shows that heat is the leading cause of weather deaths.

Expect a muggy evening with only an isolated chance for in inland shower. We have scattered chances for showers and thunderstorms to fire up late in the afternoon heading into the evening hours. Thursday kicks off a much wetter weather pattern. Friday the wet weather continues, with a 70% chances to see showers and thunderstorms. Saturday looks like the wetter day of the weekend, with 70% chances for rain.

(CNN) - One of Hollywood's best-known villains, Danny Trejo, came to the rescue of a baby that was trapped in an overturned vehicle in Los Angeles. The overturned vehicle that was sitting on its roof still had a baby strapped into a car seat inside. "The only thing that saved the little kid was his car seat," Trejo told a photographer on the scene. The Los Angeles Fire Department told CNN affiliate KABC that three people were taken to a hospital. "Everything good that has happened to me has happened as a direct result of helping someone else," Trejo told CNN affiliate KABC.

One of the cars was overturned as a result of the collision and Trejo, and a fellow bystander, jumped into action -- rescuing a child trapped inside, according to ABC7 Eyewitness News. The 75-year-old actor reportedly crawled into the wreckage, but was unable to get the seatbelt unbuckled on the child's car seat. "And the only thing that saved that little kid was his car seat, honest to God," he told the local outlet. The Los Angeles Fire Department shared with ABC7 that three people were taken to a hospital, though none have life-threatening injuries. He was right behind a crash in Sylmar and pulled a special needs baby out of an overturned car.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Heat Advisory is in effect for our area until 6p.m. and heat index, or feels like temperatures will range from 102-109 for several hours this afternoon. The 4th of July looks hot and stormy during the afternoon hours. We will warm up into the mid 90s for the afternoon hours and we will see 50% chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Saturday we will see 60% chances for showers and thunderstorms and an afternoon high of 91.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Heat advisory for Wednesday as the heat continues to build. The "boom" could also represent the tying (possibly breaking) the old record high for Jacksonville. The old Fourth of July record high temperature for Jacksonville, occurred in 1970 when our afternoon high reached 99. Year High 1970 99 1997 98 1982 98 2002 98 2016 97 1969 97 2017 96Thursday's ForecastThe 4th of July will be hot this year and mostly dry. The afternoon temperatures will be sweltering, topping out at 97, with heat index, or feels like temperatures closer to 110.

By mid-morning, skies will become sunny and mild, in the mid 70s. Sunday will be a tad drier, expect to wake up in the mid 70s and warm up into the upper 80s. Expect soaring afternoon temperatures, topping out in the mid 90s. Expect 20% chances for a pop up storms and afternoon highs climbing into the upper 90s. On the 4th of July we will wake up in the mid 70s.