Miami experienced record-breaking heat, with a heat index reaching 112 degrees, 11 degrees higher than previous records.
Meteorologists are worried about the impact of early extreme heat on the summer and hurricane season.
South Florida's extreme weather has led to higher insurance premiums and the withdrawal of major insurers from the state.
Key quote:
"It's insane. Not only is it insane, it is also dangerous.”
— John Morales, meteorologist for ClimaData
Why this matters:
As Miami swelters under the oppressive May sun, the message from experts is clear: we must prepare for a hotter, more volatile future and take immediate steps to address the root causes of climate change.
As property investors turn their gaze inland, away from Miami's exclusive low-lying beach area, residents in one poorer neighbourhood further above sea level say rising rents are forcing them out.
New research suggests the problem traces to a historical federal program that was turned against those who needed it most, through a practice known as redlining.
If you live in or are considering moving to Miami, Charleston, Houston, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, the Florida Keys, or coastal New Jersey, you should read these sea level rise books.
