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Extreme Heat Grips Texas and Florida Early in the Season

Miami Breaks Heat Index Records in May   Scorching heat and oppressive humidity have gripped parts of Texas, the Gulf Coast, and South Florida this week, marking an early onset of extreme temperatures that has experts concerned about the upcoming summer. Notably, Miami has recorded its hottest May ever, with heat indices reaching unprecedented levels. Unprecedented Heat in Miami Miami's heat index, which combines air temperature and humidity to reflect how hot it feels, reached a staggering 112 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend. This figure shattered the previous daily record by 11 degrees and set a new monthly record by 5 degrees, according to Brian McNoldy, a senior research associate at the University of Miami. McNoldy highlighted this alarming trend in a post on X, noting that last summer was the hottest on record for Miami and the entire planet. The record-breaking 112-degree heat index was recorded on both Saturday and Sunday, marking only the second time in Miami's his...