Tampa reached 100 degrees for the first time in recorded history. It's a rare milestone for Florida, where humidity, sea breezes and frequent storms usually keep temperatures just below the triple-digit mark.

An air temperature of 100 degrees F was recorded for the first time since record-keeping began in 1890. Here's why that might be surprising.

Tampa temperatures hit triple digits Sunday for the first time in recorded history, the National Weather Service said. Why it matters: Extreme heat will continue into Tuesday, with a heat advisory in effect from noon until 7pm for much of the Tampa Bay area.