WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — An excessive heat watch is in effect for Palm Beach County and much of Treasure Coast on Wednesday due to our sweltering temperatures.
There was a new record high in Vero Beach of 97 degrees on Tuesday. At one point at Palm Beach International Airport, the heat index was 112 degrees.
Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated, and also seek shade and take breaks if working outside this afternoon.
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The very hot weather will remain as the new school year kicks off later this week. When it comes to rain chances, expect them to drop more by the start of school as Saharan dust helps to make the air drier by mid-week.
Hazy and milky skies will be noticeable starting later Tuesday and will last through Friday.
Meanwhile, the tropics remain calm with no new tropical development is expected over the next few days.
