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Miami hits 100 degrees, tying all-time record high temperature held for 84 years
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Key Points:
- A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday due to dangerous heat across South Florida, with feels-like temperatures exceeding 100 degrees.
- Miami tied its all-time high temperature record by reaching 100 degrees on Tuesday, matching the previous record set on July 21, 1942.
- A persistent west wind is preventing the cooling ocean breeze, causing temperatures to soar into the 90s and above in the metro area.
- Health officials advise residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak heat, and check on vulnerable individuals such as children, pets, and the elderly.
- Relief is expected later in the week as afternoon thunderstorms return, bringing cooler temperatures and rainfall to the region.
