Coverage dated July 24, 2023 to July 25, 2023

Water at tip of Florida hits hot tub level, possibly setting world record for warmest seawater

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando

The water temperature on the tip of Florida hit hot tub levels, exceeding 100 degrees (37.8 degrees Celsius) two days in a row. And meteorologists say that could potentially be the hottest seawater ever measured, although there are some issues with the reading.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Like a hot tub: Water temperatures off Florida soar over 100 degrees, stunning experts (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    On Monday, a buoy near Manatee Bay recorded an astounding 101.1-degree water temperature, a temperature common for hot tubs.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    South Florida records ocean temperature of over 101 degrees Fahrenheit, potentially a record (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A data collecting buoy in Florida recorded an ocean temperature of over 101 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday.

  3. The Boston Globe

    South Florida ocean tops 100 degrees; could be world record (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    For comparison, the "ideal" temperature of a hot tub is 100 to 102 degrees.s

  4. France 24

    Florida ocean temperature topped 100F, setting potential record (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Shallow waters off south Florida topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8C) for several hours on Monday, potentially setting a new world record with temperatures more commonly associated with hot tubs.

  5. CBS News

    Florida ocean temperatures surpass 100 degrees Fahrenheit, potentially a world record (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The water off South Florida has literally become as warm as a hot tub as researchers are discovering dying coral reefs.

  6. FOX 35 Orlando

    Water at tip of Florida hits hot tub level, possibly setting world record for warmest seawater (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    The water temperature on the tip of Florida hit hot tub levels, exceeding 100 degrees (37.8 degrees Celsius) two days in a row. And meteorologists say that could potentially be the hottest seawater ever measured, although there are some issues with the reading.

  7. Truthout

    South Florida Ocean Temperature Hits 101.1 Degrees — a Possible World Record (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    2023 is shaping up to be the fifth consecutive year in which global ocean temperatures reach new highs.

  8. KSDK

    Jacuzzi-level temperatures recorded in ocean near Florida's tip (opens KSDK)

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    KSDK's feed description

    Although the temperature recorded was the highest ever for ocean water, the record may not be accepted because of the environment nearby.

  9. Madison

    Like a hot tub: Ocean temperatures off Florida top 100, may have set world record for warmest seawater (opens Madison)

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    Madison's feed description

    In what could potentially be the hottest seawater ever measured, the water temperature on the tip of Florida hit hot tub levels, exceeding 100 degrees, two days in a row this week. Said one meteorologist: “We've never seen a record-breaking event like this before.”

  10. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Water at tip of Florida hits hot tub level and may have set world record for warmest seawater (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    Hot tub maker Jacuzzi recommends water between 100 and 102 degrees. That's what was recorded in Florida yesterday.

  11. Boston

    Water at tip of Florida hits hot tub level, may have set world record for warmest seawater (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    This is on top of bleaching seen last week by the University of Miami as NOAA increased the level of alert for coral problems this month.

  12. New York Post

    Ocean water off Florida breaks jaw-dropping 100 degrees: ‘This is a hot tub’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Temperature readings on a buoy at Manatee Bay soared to 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday evening and hit 100.2 the night before.

  13. FOX 43 York

    South Florida waters hit hot tub level and may have set world record for warmest seawater (opens FOX 43 York)

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    FOX 43 York's feed description

    Although the temperature recorded was the highest ever for ocean water, the record may not be accepted because of the environment nearby.

  14. Forbes

    Seawater Near Florida Reaches Hot Tub Temperatures As It Hits Record Levels (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    A buoy near Manatee Bay recorded sea surface temperatures of 101.1 degrees on Monday evening, which is believed to be an all-time record.

  15. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    South Florida waters hit hot tub temperatures (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    The water temperature around the tip of Florida has hit triple digits — hot tub levels — two days in a row. Meteorologists say it could be the hottest seawater ever measured, although some questions about the reading remain.

  16. Washington Times

    Florida sea surface heat could set modern world record if verified (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Sea surface temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit were recorded in Manatee Bay, Florida, this week and would set a modern record for oceanic heat if confirmed.

  17. WFLA

    South Florida may have set world record for warmest seawater (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    (AP) — The water temperature around the tip of Florida has hit triple digits — hot tub levels — two days in a row. Meteorologists say it could be the hottest seawater ever measured, although some q…

  18. Bangor Daily News

    South Florida waters may have set world record for warmest seawater (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    Reported temperatures in Manatee Bay hit 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday, while seas across the world have set multiple monthly heat records.

  19. Fox News

    Florida water topped 100-degrees twice this week, may have set world record: 'This is a hot tub' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Water temperatures in Florida topped 100 degrees twice this week amid a heat wave across the globe, prompting concerns of meteorologists and wildlife experts.

  20. The Guardian

    Florida ocean records ‘unprecedented’ temperatures similar to a hot tub (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The 90-100F readings add to previous warnings over warming water putting marine life and ecosystems in peril

  21. Al Jazeera

    ‘A hot tub’: Florida sees record water temperatures, raising alarm (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Seawater around southern US state reaches 38.4C in what could be hottest ocean temperature ever recorded.

  22. AL.com

    Florida water temperature hits hot tub levels, possibly hottest ever (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The water temperature exceeded 100 degrees (37.8 degrees Celsius) two days in a row.

  23. Science Alert

    Water Temperatures Off Florida Coast Soar Above 100 Degrees, Possibly Setting A World Record (opens Science Alert)

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    Science Alert's feed description

    Shallow waters off south Florida topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8C) for several hours on Monday, potentially setting a new world record with temperatures more commonly associated with hot tubs.​ The readings were taken from a single buoy in Manatee...

  24. Fortune

    Florida’s ocean temperature hits 100F hot-tub levels (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Potentially setting the record for the hottest seawater ever measured.

  25. Shore News Network

    Ocean temperatures around South Florida hit hot-tub levels (opens Shore News Network)

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    Shore News Network's feed description

    By Maria Alejandra Cardona KEY LARGO, Florida (Reuters) - The surface ocean temperature in and around the Florida Keys soared to typical hot tub levels

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