National Weather Service observations confirm Miami reached a daily maximum of 94–95°F on August 17 under partly sunny skies, light southeasterly winds, and elevated dew points near 78°F that restricted evaporative cooling during the ongoing regional heat wave. Model guidance from the prior week had converged on mid-90s readings consistent with seasonal norms around 91°F, with no significant frontal passage or convective cooling to alter the outcome. This official verification leaves negligible room for other bins, though minor discrepancies in station siting or timing of peak readings could theoretically shift the exact value within the narrow 94–95°F range.