Miami tied its all-time high temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, amid a sprawling heat wave that is affecting areas from Texas to the Southeast. The heat wave, caused by a stalled-out heat dome, continues on Wednesday.
Yes, it’s significant that Miami tied its all-time record. It’s another example of the extreme warming trend caused by climate pollution. But perhaps what’s more surprising is how relatively cool the record is in Miami — a city with a reputation for being hot.
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