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Tuesday is shaping up to be one of those South Florida days where stepping outside feels like opening an oven door.
According to AccuWeather, the "RealFeel" temperature in Broward County is expected to climb to 109 degrees on Tuesday, June 30. While the actual air temperature won't reach that mark, the combination of heat, humidity and sunshine could make it feel every bit that hot.
That number comes with an unusual Florida connection.
On June 29, 1931, Florida recorded its hottest temperature ever when the mercury reached 109 degrees in Monticello, just northeast of Tallahassee. Ninety-five years later, Broward residents are expected to experience that same number, at least from a "feels like" standpoint.
Thankfully, Broward has never actually reached that temperature.
The hottest air temperature ever recorded in Fort Lauderdale was 100 degrees, a mark reached twice: on August 4, 1944, and again on June 22, 2009. Even so, South Florida's humidity often makes the body work much harder than the thermometer alone would suggest.
When the heat index climbs above 103 degrees, the National Weather Service warns that heat-related illnesses become increasingly possible with prolonged outdoor activity. Staying hydrated, taking breaks in air conditioning and avoiding strenuous afternoon activities can go a long way toward staying safe.
So, while Broward won't be rewriting the record books Tuesday, it'll come surprisingly close to matching Florida's hottest temperature ever in one very uncomfortable way.
