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Florida is known for its sunshine and heat, but the state’s hottest air temperature is actually lower than nearly every other state.

Extremely hot temperatures and a late-afternoon storm make it hard for firefighters to contain the Quarry 2 fire burning in the Everglades, producing hazy skies, poor air quality, and burnt smells across South Florida.

Arthur became the first named system of the season, but in less than 6 hours after being named, it moved over land in Texas. The flash flood threat continues for the next couple of days across the Southeast.

Tropical storm Arthur was short lived, lasting only about 6 hours. But forecasters are watching for increased flooding rain and storm chances across parts of Florida later this week.

Florida officially entered astronomical summer on June 21, marking the longest day of the year.

A stationary front increases rain coverage across parts of Florida through the end of this week, while a high-pressure system builds just in time for the weekend, bringing temperatures near record heat or breaking records.

A large wildfire, started by lightning, is growing in size over western Broward County. The winds are helping move the smoke away from the metro southeast region, but the heat is not helping the firefighters.

A weak area of low pressure is meandering off the Southeast. Florida beaches could still see heightened surf and an increased risk of rip currents through the July 4th holiday.

Florida's heat is about much more than high temperatures. In Part 1 of this two-part series, AccuWeather explains what heat is actually doing to your body—and why some of the earliest warning signs are often the easiest to miss.

Heat doesn't just make you sweat—it can affect your brain, your sleep, your decision-making, and even become deadly long before many people realize they're in trouble. Here are five more hidden heat dangers every Floridian should know.