South Florida Weather Forecast: August 18, 2025 - Heat, Humidity, and Hurricane Aaron

Morning Weather and Heat Advisory

• ☀️ Good morning, South Florida! The work week begins with heat and humidity, with temperatures feeling like 104-106°F due to high heat indices.
• 💧 Ensure children heading to the bus stop have plenty of water as they will be picked up in the heat.
• 🏖️ Coastal showers are expected this morning by the Keys, but they are not anticipated to cause significant issues.

Afternoon Storms and Beach Conditions

• ⛈️ In the afternoon, storms are expected to push well to the west of the populated areas.
• ⚠️ Tomorrow, beachgoers and boaters should be aware of an elevated risk of rip currents.

Hurricane Aaron's Impact

• 🌀 Hurricane Aaron, with winds of 130 mph, is located to the east of the Bahamas and moving northwest at 13 mph.
• 🌊 The powerful system is expected to bring rough surf to the east coast.
• ⚠️ A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the central Bahamas (Cat Island to Long Island), and a Tropical Storm Warning is in place for the southeastern Bahamas down to Turks and Caicos.
• 💨 Tropical storm-force winds and downpours are anticipated for much of the Bahamas as the hurricane stays east of the United States.

Weekly Outlook

• 🔥 The forecast for the rest of the week in South Florida remains hot and humid, with highs in the mid-90s expected by Wednesday.