00:00Miami has reached a temperature rarely seen in the coastal city.
00:03On August 18th, Miami hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
00:07It was only the second 100-degree day in the city's recorded history.
00:11The previous occurrence was more than 80 years ago.
00:14That happened on July 21st, 1942.
00:17So why did Miami get so hot this time?
00:19Meteorologists point to a combination of unusual weather conditions.
00:23A heat dome had developed over Florida.
00:25Miami was also experiencing an unusually dry period.
00:29From August 7th to 18th, the city received less than one-tenth of an inch of rain.
00:34Dry ground absorbs and releases heat differently.
00:37And winds came from the west and northwest.
00:40That meant cooler ocean breezes had less influence.
00:43Miami is now experiencing its third hottest August on record.
00:47The month's average temperature has reached 86 degrees.
00:50But forecasters say the extreme heat won't last.
00:53Temperatures are expected to move closer to historical averages.
00:57Thunderstorm chances are also expected to return this weekend.
01:00Disclosure.
01:01This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools AI generated.
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