Hot as a Firecracker! 🧨

Hey Weather Insiders, it’s Chief Meteorologist Candace Campos! Hope you are having an awesome Fourth of July! Whether you’re spending the holiday at a backyard BBQ or at the beach, I bet the heat was top of mind as feels like temperatures soared over 110 degrees.

Just like what we experienced today, get ready for much more of the same through the rest of the holiday weekend. Click here to read more on what to expect and a look ahead at your firework forecast!

If your plans take you to the beach at all this weekend remember to always swim by a lifeguard as rip current risk remains high for all beachgoers. Whatever you do this weekend make sure to stay hydrated and remember to take cooling breaks often.

🥤Drink water, drink water, but there’s more to it 👀

Staying hydrated is a major key to preventing heat-related illness this summer, but wait — there’s more.

Hey there Insiders! It’s meteorologist Samara Cokinos here to tell you that there’s more to staying hydrated than you might think. The summer heat has settled in and it’s the time of year when more and more people are out and about to enjoy the Florida sun. Click here to read more about why water alone sometimes doesn’t keep you AS hydrated as you think, and what you can do about it.

Invest 96L missed its window to develop. But why?

The Atlantic tropics have been active this week. Hurricane Beryl moved through the Caribbean Sea as a Category 4 storm after hitting the Windward Islands and impacting Jamaica on Thursday.

Meanwhile, another tropical disturbance, known as Invest 96L by the National Hurricane Center, is being closely monitored for possible development in the next few days. Hey y’all, meteorologist Michelle Morgan talking about the the ingredients needed to inhibit tropical systems. It’s fascinating.

Earlier this week, conditions looked good for tropical development, but it seems the system missed its chance. Click here to find out why?

Impress your friends during fireworks

Ever wonder how fireworks get their color? What’s going on, guys? Meteorologist Jonathan Kegges with you. During the shows it’s kind of cool to know what element is creating the vibrant color in the sky. Here is the chart to know what element is producing the color in your favorite fireworks.

After the show, that smoke may linger late, maybe even to the next morning. Here’s why!