"Unprecedented Water Temperatures in Florida Shock Experts, Surpassing 100 Degrees"

Water temperatures off the coast of Florida have soared to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with a buoy in Manatee Bay registering 101.1 degrees and surrounding buoys recording similarly high temperatures. These readings are being taken seriously as experts have been tracking exceptionally warm water temperatures ranging from 92-97 degrees since early July. Unusual weather patterns, including stagnant conditions and weak trade winds, have contributed to the record-setting temperatures. Factors such as high air temperatures, weak winds, strong sunlight, and silty water have played a role in spiking the water temperature. These temperatures challenge the record for the hottest sea surface temperature in the world and highlight the impact of climate change and ocean warming.