Miami hits historic high temperature amid widespread US heatwave

Miami has officially broken its all-time temperature record, reaching a scorching 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius) on Tuesday. This historic high ties the previous record set over eight decades ago, on July 21, 1942. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed the reading, noting it is a stark contrast to Miami's typical average temperature of 91 degrees Fahrenheit for this time of year.

The record-breaking heat in Miami is occurring amidst an intense and widespread heatwave gripping the southern United States. Florida and border states are experiencing extreme temperatures, with some areas reaching as high as 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 Celsius). The NWS described the region as being "submerged in a suffocating air mass, even by mid- to late-August standards," with record-breaking highs and lows expected to persist.

This extreme weather event is part of a broader trend of unusually hot weather across the U.S. this summer. July was already confirmed as the hottest month on record for the country. The prolonged high temperatures and accompanying drought conditions have also fueled a significant increase in wildfires, with nearly three million hectares burned so far this year – the highest figure in a decade.

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Miami reached 100 °F (37.8 °C) this afternoon for the second time since 1895. This ties the all-time record high temperature last reached in 1942!