Meteorologist debunks Tampa record 100 degree claim: ‘Tampa actually did not reach 100° for the first time in recorded history today. Records from the U.S. Army Bureau (predating NWS) show that Tampa hit 100° on August 23, 1848’

Wrong, Brian.

Tampa actually did not reach 100° for the first time in recorded history today.

Records from the U.S. Army Bureau (predating NWS) show that Tampa (Fort Brooke) hit 100° on August 23, 1848.

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— Chris Martz (@ChrisMartzWX) July 28, 2025