Miami Hits 100°F for First Time Since 1942 Amid Florida Heat Dome
Summary
Miami reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, tying its all-time high temperature record set in 1942. A strong heat dome over Florida and the Southeast caused this unusually high heat by trapping hot air and limiting cooling ocean breezes.Key Facts
- Miami’s temperature hit 100°F for only the second time since weather records began in 1895.
- The previous record of 100°F was set on July 21, 1942.
- Miami’s coastal location and usual humidity generally keep temperatures below 100°F.
- A heat dome is a weather pattern where high pressure traps hot air and reduces cloud and rain formation.
- On the day of the record, dry air and offshore winds prevented cooling sea breezes.
- The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for South Florida with heat index values up to 112°F.
- Residents were advised to stay hydrated, avoid hard outdoor work during peak heat, and use air conditioning.
- The heat came amid a summer of extreme weather differences across the U.S., with other regions experiencing floods and storms.
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