MOLINE, Ill. — It's a hot and humid summer day in mid-June. Nothing too surprising given the time of year is near the summer solstice, the point at which the maximum amount of solar energy is reaching ...

MICHIGAN, USA — It might be the last time you'll get to break out the swimsuit this summer, West Michigan. Water temperatures are on the rise amid a heat wave in the area. Tuesday is the peak of West ...

NORFOLK, Va. — When it comes to storing and transferring heat, air and water behave very differently—and it all comes down to their heat capacities. Simply put, heat capacity is a measure of how much ...

While people often associate cold-water temperatures with swimming hazards - with 70 degrees or lower being considered cold, and 60 degrees or colder potentially leading to hypothermia - it's ...

Lifeguards in the South East have warned those enjoying the hot weather this weekend to be wary of cold water shock as seaside temperatures are set to soar to around 30⁰C (86⁰F). Water safety teams ...

Temperatures across Michigan are expected to hit the 90s through the weekend, warm enough to tempt people to swim in the Great Lakes. The water may even feel warm enough to hop in this weekend in some ...

Rising water temperatures in the Columbia River Basin are raising questions about whether fishery managers must take new steps to save the imperiled fish. A persistent heat wave gripping parts of ...