08/19/2026
π‘οΈ Miami tied its all-time heat record yesterday β 100Β°F.
That's only the second time Miami has reached triple digits since records began in 1895. The last time was July 21, 1942 β 84 years ago. Heat advisories covered Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach with heat index values between 105Β°F and 112Β°F, and more than 70 million Americans were under heat alerts nationwide.
Normally our Atlantic sea breeze acts like a natural air conditioner. This week, a heat dome pushed drier air down and overpowered it β and a plume of Saharan dust kept the usual afternoon storms away. Storms return tonight through the weekend, which will bring highs back into the low-to-mid 90s, but the humidity is here to stay.
In heat like this, knowing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke can save a life.
π Heat exhaustion: heavy sweating, cool and clammy skin, headache, dizziness, nausea, muscle cramps, weakness, a fast weak pulse. Move to a cool place, loosen clothing, sip water β and get evaluated. Left untreated, it can progress.
π¨ Heat stroke β call 911 immediately: confusion or slurred speech, fainting or unresponsiveness, hot dry skin with no sweating, a body temperature of 103Β°F or higher, seizure. Do not drive yourself. Cool the person and wait for EMS.
For heat exhaustion, dehydration and everything short of an emergency, Medi-Station Urgent Care is open and ready β no appointment needed:
π§ IV hydration therapy β fluids plus electrolytes, roughly 45 minutes, walk-in friendly π‘οΈ Heat exhaustion, heat cramp and dehydration treatment βοΈ Sunburn and blister care π©» On-site digital X-ray, EKG and lab work β results and answers in one visit, one building π§ Pediatric and adult care β the whole family, same day π©Ή Cuts, sprains, strains and minor injuries
Why urgent care instead of the ER for non-emergencies? About 30% of emergency-room visits are for conditions urgent care can treat. In 2026, the average ER visit runs near $2,200 versus roughly $150 for an urgent care visit β a difference of about $1,100 β and the wait is usually far shorter. Emergency rooms exist for true emergencies, and keeping them clear for those cases helps everyone.
One more thing worth knowing: pediatric visits typically climb two to three weeks after school starts. Miami-Dade classes began August 13, so that wave is arriving now. If your child needs to be seen, walking in beats waiting.
Please check on elderly neighbors, anyone working outdoors, and anyone without reliable air conditioning this week. Hydrate before you feel thirsty, avoid the 11amβ5pm stretch outdoors, and take breaks in the shade.
π Hours: MondayβFriday 9:00amβ8:00pm | Saturday & Sunday 10:00amβ5:00pm β open 7 days a week π Location: 9600 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33138 π Phone: (305) 603-7650 π Website: https://www.medistationurgentcare.com/
Walk-ins always welcome. Most major insurance accepted, and we're self-pay friendly. Serving Miami Shores, North Miami, El Portal, Biscayne Park, Little Haiti and Aventura.
Feel better sooner. ππ΄