{"id":1900,"date":"2026-06-17T13:04:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T13:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jacksonvillemovingnews.com\/?p=1900"},"modified":"2026-06-17T13:04:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T13:04:38","slug":"nws-warns-of-heat-risk-brush-fire-smoke-causes-unhealthy-air-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jacksonvillemovingnews.com\/?p=1900","title":{"rendered":"NWS warns of heat risk; brush fire smoke causes \u2018unhealthy’ air quality"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Intense heat and active brush fires in Miami-Dade could create difficult conditions for anyone planning to spend time outdoors on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Read more Brush fires burn over 4,500 acres in Miami-Dade; officials urge caution amid smoke<\/a><\/p>\n

The Quarry 2 and Well fires have burned more than 4,550 acres combined, sending thick smoke into the surrounding area. According to the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map, the air quality is unhealthy in the areas closest to the fires, including Hialeah, Opa-locka, Miramar and more. Areas a bit further north, like Davie, are experiencing moderate air quality. (AirNow rates air quality as good, moderate, unhealthy for sensitive groups, unhealthy, very unhealthy and hazardous.) <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) is keeping a heat advisory in effect from noon until 6 p.m. for coastal and metro areas of Miami-Dade and Broward counties.<\/p>\n

Meteorologists are forecasting high temperatures in the low- to mid-90s, with heat index values that could reach 104\u00b0F to 108\u00b0F. The heat risk is rated moderate to high, meaning potentially dangerous conditions “resulting in dangerous heat for anyone without proper hydration or adequate cooling.”<\/p>\n

According to the NWS, Saharan dust could limit storm development through much of the afternoon, allowing the heat to intensify.<\/p>\n

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With some Saharan Dust in the air, convection will struggle to initiate until later this PM, allowing for another day of increased heat in the afternoon and evening. Heat Advisory is in effect from 12-6 PM with moderate to major HeatRisk resulting in dangerous heat for anyone. pic.twitter.com\/kxyBwkARzN<\/p>\n

\u2014 NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) June 17, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n

How to stay safe in smoky or hazy conditions<\/h2>\n

When there are smoke particles high enough in the air, the radar will show that accumulation the same way it would show rain.<\/p>\n

“When you see the smoke on the radar like this, you know it can get into your lungs, that’s why we’re telling folks to try to stay clear of this area if you can,” NBC6 meteorologist Adam Berg said.<\/p>\n

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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said smoke can reduce visibility on the road and cause respiratory issues.<\/p>\n

Reduce how much smoke you inhale by: <\/strong><\/p>\n