South Florida hit with another heat advisory. Temperatures to feel up to 109.

It’s been back-to-back heat advisories for South Florida as the National Weather Service issues the fifth heat advisory this week.

This time the heat advisory will be in effect in Miami-Dade and Broward counties on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with an expected heat index, the temperature when you mix in humidity, of 104-106°F. In the Florida Keys, the heat advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m to 7 p.m, with temperatures feeling up to 110°F.

The NWS issues heat advisories when the heat index is projected to reach 105°F or higher for at least two hours in Miami-Dade and Broward, and 108°F or more in the Keys.

On Thursday, heat advisories and excessive heat warnings were in effect across the state. The Panhandle, in particular, faced an excessive heat warning with “feels-like” temperatures soaring to 115°F degrees.

To stay safe during these extreme conditions, the National Weather Service advises staying indoors, keeping hydrated, and limiting outdoor activities during peak heat hours. If you need to be outside, stay in air-conditioned spaces whenever possible, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and protect yourself from UV rays with a hat and sunscreen.

For those working outdoors, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends taking frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas. Seek immediate medical help by calling 911 if you experience symptoms such as light-headedness, confusion, weakness, or fainting.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the symptoms of heat-related illnesses:

Heat Exhaustion:

▪ Heavy sweating

▪ Cold, pale, and clammy skin

▪ Rapid, weak pulse

▪ Fainting

▪ Excessive thirst

Heat Stroke:

Rapid rise in body temperature to 106°F or higher within 10-15 minutes

▪ Lack of sweating

▪ Hot, dry skin

▪ Confusion

▪ Rapid, strong pulse

▪ Loss of consciousness