Tampa FL hits 100 degrees for first time in recorded weather history

9 months ago

Tampa avoided a second day of record-breaking 100-degree temperatures on Monday, but heat index levels remained dangerously high.
Sunday's temperature of 100 degrees was the highest recorded in Tampa since 1890, with a heat index peaking at 117 degrees.
Patchy afternoon storms provided some relief, but parts of southern Pinellas County faced warnings of 50-mph winds.
Tampa opened three cooling stations to help residents, especially those without air conditioning.
Climate change made this extreme heat five times more likely, according to Climate Central.
Other cities like St. Petersburg, Ruskin, and Brooksville also broke daily temperature records.
Three factors contributed to Tampa's extreme heat: warm start, dry conditions with Saharan dust, and a missing sea breeze.
A heat advisory was issued for central Florida, with an extreme heat warning for areas from Jacksonville to Palatka.
Horses at a Largo farm were moved to air-conditioned facilities to escape the heat, as high nighttime temperatures can be deadly for them.
Cooling methods for horses included fans, hoses, and multiple showers to prevent dehydration and heat stress.

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