Tampa Records First 100-Degree Day in Weather History
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Summary
Tampa experienced its hottest day on record, reaching 100 degrees for the first time since weather records began in 1890. The extreme heat has prompted measures to protect animals, such as horses, from heat stress.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledTampa had its hottest day on record Sunday since record-keeping began in 1890.
Dior, a warmblood stabled at Hasenbeck Equestrian in Largo, laps up hose water while being cooled down by trainer Savanna Kolosna to protect the horse from heat stress.
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