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water temperatures
Coverage of water temperatures in the Nexus archive.
- What August activity might reveal about the rest of the hurricane season
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has one of the slowest starts this century, but August activity becomes a meaningful predictor for the rest of the season. Environmental factors like El Niño-induced wind shear and cooler water temperatures suggest below-average hurricane activity, though August's outcome will provide clearer insights.
- Fish kill triggered in Potomac River as water temperatures surge to record 94 degrees due to extreme heat wave
A fish kill occurred in the Potomac River north of Little Falls, Maryland, as record water temperatures of 94 degrees were recorded due to a Fourth of July heat wave. Officials attributed the event to the extreme heat driving river temperatures to unprecedented levels.