Bay Area heat advisory issued as feels-like temperatures could reach 110 degrees

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Bay Area and much of west-central Florida on Thursday as dangerous heat and humidity are creating potentially dangerous conditions across the region.

admin June 18, 2026 2 minutes read

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TAMPA, Fla. – The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Bay Area and much of west-central Florida on Thursday as dangerous heat and humidity are creating potentially dangerous conditions across the region.

Bay Area heat advisory

What we know:

The heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday for numerous counties across the Bay Area and surrounding communities.

FOX 13 meteorologist Dave Osterberg says high temperatures and oppressive humidity could push heat index values, or “feels-like” temperatures, up to 110 degrees during the hottest part of the day.

The National Weather Service warns that prolonged exposure to the heat could pose a threat to life and property, particularly for people who may be vulnerable or living alone.

Counties included in the advisory include:

Pinellas County
Coastal and inland Hillsborough County
Pasco County
Coastal and inland Hernando County
Polk County
Coastal and inland Sarasota County
Coastal and inland Manatee County
Coastal and inland Citrus County
Sumter County
Hardee County
DeSoto County
Highlands County

Heat safety tips

What you can do:

The National Weather Service recommends residents take the following precautions:

Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Limit strenuous outdoor activities during the advisory period.
Stay in air-conditioned buildings whenever possible.
Check on older relatives, neighbors and others who may be vulnerable to extreme heat.

Officials also stress that children and pets should never be left alone inside a vehicle, even for a short period of time, as temperatures inside vehicles can rise rapidly to deadly levels within minutes.