Miami reaches 100°F, matching its all-time high from 1942

Miami experienced a sweltering 100°F this week, matching the peak temperature recorded on July 21, 1942, according to one outlet Weather Service. The extreme heat pushed "feels-like" values well above 100°F, prompting health officials to advise the public to stay indoors during the hottest hours. Meteorologist Matt Devitt labeled the day a "scorcher," while a lack of west winds prevented the usual ocean breeze from providing relief.

The city’s heat advisory ended at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, and forecasts called for temperatures near 95°F with possible rain on Wednesday. Temperature records in Miami have been kept since the summer of 1895, and more than 72 million people across the region were under heat alerts at the time.