Event Brief
Florida’s record heat index hits 119°F in Tampa
Filed: Jun 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Report cites Florida’s all-time heat index peak of 119°F, including Tampa, highlighting extreme summer heat risk.
WHO: WMNF and Florida weather records
WHAT: Florida’s greatest recorded heat index values reached 119°F, including Tampa and Fort Myers; hottest air temperature record is 109°F in Monticello.
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 2:20 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, Florida
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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