Much of Brevard under 'major' heat risk with triple-digit heat index
The Space Coast will experience triple-digit heat index temperatures the week of Aug. 3 triggering 'major' heat risk throughout most of the county. The 'major' heat risk is issued once heat index temperatures – a combination of humidity and the high temperature – reaches 108.
If your part of the county isn't quite at that point, you're not far off. Most of the county will be hovering between a heat index of 105 and 108 through Aug. 6.
Later in the week, it is expected to "cool" down, but not by much.
'Increasing cloud cover and rain chances will keep us generally below heat advisory criteria, but conditions remain hot and humid with heat indices up to 107 across much of the area, and the continued chance for one or two spots to briefly hit 108,' according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
What will the temerpature be in Brevard County?
As of Aug. 4, Brevard will experience highs in the low 90s.
Chances of rain increase as the week continues starting at 50% and increasing to 60% by Aug. 7.
How is heat index measure?
Heat index is how it really feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature.
'Heat index is an important consideration for the human body's comfort and is often called the 'feels-like" temperature,' according to the National Weather Service.
When are heat watches, warnings, advisories issued?
Extreme Heat Warning - issued within 12 hours, or up to 24 hours in advance (if confidence is high) when Heat Index values are expected to reach 113 or higher.
Extreme Heat Watch - issued during the first 48 hours when Heat Index values could reach 113 or higher.
Heat Advisory - issued within 12 hours, or up to 36 hours in advance (if confidence is high) when Heat Index values are expected to reach 108 to 112.
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Brevard experiencing triple-digit heat index, 'major' heat risk
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