Water temperature readings off the coast of San Diego on August 9 are believed to be the highest ever measured in California waters. Two buoys off the coast logged a sea-surface temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing an earlier high temperature set on August 2. The two buoys, the Torrey Pines buoy, located 7.3 miles […]
Two buoys off the coast of San Diego last week recorded what researchers believe could be the highest temperature ever measured in California waters. A sea-surface temperature of 81.3 degrees was logged Thursday by both the Torrey Pines buoy (7.3 miles offshore) and the neighboring Scripps Nearshore buoy (.7 miles from the coast). The buoys […]
Sea-surface temperatures along the coast of Southern California have grown unusually warm in the last month, contributing to record-breaking temperatures and uncomfortable humidity in San Diego. The ocean temperatures warmed from a hot weather pattern in place across California this summer, which vaulted the state to its warmest July on record. The hotter-than-average conditions are […]
Two San Diego County Water Authority employees took home first place honors in the annual – and unusual – competition that tests the mettle of public works professionals with backhoes, wheelbarrows and other tools of the trade. And one Water Authority veteran – Bobby Bond Jr. – earned the title of 2018 Master Operator for […]
Highest Ever Water Temperature Recorded Off San Diego
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Newsweekby Nicole RojasWater temperature readings off the coast of San Diego on August 9 are believed to be the highest ever measured in California waters. Two buoys off the coast logged a sea-surface temperature of 81.3 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing an earlier high temperature set on August 2. The two buoys, the Torrey Pines buoy, located 7.3 miles […]
81-Degree Reading Likely Sets Record For Highest Temperature Ever Measured in California Waters
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /SF Gateby Amy GraffTwo buoys off the coast of San Diego last week recorded what researchers believe could be the highest temperature ever measured in California waters. A sea-surface temperature of 81.3 degrees was logged Thursday by both the Torrey Pines buoy (7.3 miles offshore) and the neighboring Scripps Nearshore buoy (.7 miles from the coast). The buoys […]
Unusually Warm Southern California Ocean Helps Break Temperature Records in San Diego
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /The Weather Channelby Chris DolceSea-surface temperatures along the coast of Southern California have grown unusually warm in the last month, contributing to record-breaking temperatures and uncomfortable humidity in San Diego. The ocean temperatures warmed from a hot weather pattern in place across California this summer, which vaulted the state to its warmest July on record. The hotter-than-average conditions are […]
Water Authority A Winner At Skills Competition
/in Achievements, Features, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle FalkenthalTwo San Diego County Water Authority employees took home first place honors in the annual – and unusual – competition that tests the mettle of public works professionals with backhoes, wheelbarrows and other tools of the trade. And one Water Authority veteran – Bobby Bond Jr. – earned the title of 2018 Master Operator for […]