Local 10 News Weather: Afternoon Edition 08/21/25 - Smoke, Heat, and Storms

Afternoon Weather Conditions

• 💨 Smoke from brush fires in Broward County, north of Alligator Alley, is impacting visibility and air quality in Broward and northern Miami-Dade.
• ⚠️ The smoke is expected to worsen for Broward County after sunset as winds shift from the west.
• 🔥 A heat advisory is in effect for Broward, Miami-Dade, and West Palm Beach, with heat index values potentially reaching 105 degrees or higher.
• 🌡️ Near-record high temperatures are contributing to the current weather conditions.

Evening and Tomorrow's Forecast

• ⚡ Showers and thunderstorms are anticipated to develop closer to 6 or 7 PM this evening, potentially bringing frequent lightning, strong gusty winds, and brief heavy downpours.
• 🌦️ Tomorrow's forecast includes 50% coverage of showers and thunderstorms, indicating a slightly higher chance of rain than today.
• 🌊 Beaches are experiencing calm conditions with a moderate risk of rip currents, except for areas north of West Palm Beach where high waves are present.

Extended Outlook

• 🚫 There are no tropical effects anticipated for the local area within the next 7 days.
• 🔄 The forecast indicates a typical rainy season pattern with high temperatures in the mid-90s.
• 💻 Updates are available anytime on local10.com.