Lake Temperatures

[mzimme]

With this hot weather we've had so far this summer in the midwest, our water feels like a bath tub in KC. Last weekend on the lake I boat on, water temp was 87 degrees. The weekend before that.... 91. 91 freaking degress, are you kidding me?

You almost can't even get relief from the heat in that kind of water, not to mention the plethora of bacteria that can spring up along the areas where people beach their boats due to the shallow water. The water around those areas is probably even warmer.

How are the lake temps where you guys are at? I think 80* is just about perfect for water temp where it's nice and comfortable, but still refreshing.

[willyt]

part of the ohio river was about 90 last weekend, it was gross, like falling into a hot tub.

my home river, the scioto, fell back down to around 82 this past weekend. its pretty comfy at that temp

warm water is also dangerous for that brain-eating amoeba... especially since we havent had any rain and there's no current in the rivers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naegleria_fowleri

[atlfootr]

Originally Posted by willyt

part of the ohio river was about 90 last weekend, it was gross, like falling into a hot tub.
warm water is also dangerous for that brain-eating amoeba...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naegleria_fowleri

Common incidents here in Florida, more than there are alligator attacks.

Once the amoeba enters the brain, it usually causes a fatal infection called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM).
Initial signs of PAM include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, loss of smell or taste and stiff neck.

The disease spreads rapidly and usually results in death within three to seven days.
MUST WATCH VIDEO
Killer amoeba
http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/10/04...ml#cnnSTCVideo

Amoeba blamed for swimming death in Florida
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...77E5ZN20110815

CDC Confirms Amoeba Killed Florida Teen Girl
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/0...a-teens-death/

Brain-eating amoebas blamed in three deaths
http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/08/17...ths/index.html

Rare but deadly amoeba infection hard to prevent
http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/10/04...ake/index.html

[rkhodges21]

Originally Posted by atlfootr

Common incidents here in Florida, more than there are alligator attacks.

Once the amoeba enters the brain, it usually causes a fatal infection called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM).
Initial signs of PAM include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, loss of smell or taste and stiff neck. The disease spreads rapidly and usually results in death within three to seven days.

Amoeba blamed for swimming death in Florida
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...77E5ZN20110815

CDC Confirms Amoeba Killed Florida Teen Girl
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/0...a-teens-death/

Brain-eating amoebas blamed in three deaths
http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/08/17...ths/index.html

Rare but deadly amoeba infection hard to prevent
http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/10/04...ake/index.html

Dang! Makes me think twice about getting on the lake again...ever!

[Fletchx7]

Our lake hit 92 last weekend when it was 104 outside. I was off the water this past weekend due to maintenance, but I'm hoping it has dropped. We are leaving for a 5 day trip tomorrow night.

[mzimme]

Yeah, the parasite stuff is what I don't like about warm water. Last year there was some parasite that took over one of the beaches... can't remember the name, but it basically latches on to your digestive tract and you're basically crapping water for the following 3-4 weeks. Glad I didn't catch that one...

I'm surprised that hasn't had a little infestation on the beaches. There's an area where people mainly hang out on our lake that isn't more than 10 feet deep for probably 300 yards off the banks. Makes for some VERY warm water.

[rkhodges21]

Originally Posted by mzimme

can't remember the name, but it basically latches on to your digestive tract and you're basically crapping water for the following 3-4 weeks. Glad I didn't catch that one...

Yeah, I know the stuff your talking about, its called a Chinese buffet.

[onejdgreen]

Depends on the lake depth in central MN. But the lake on ski on daily here was 89 this morning, only going to be warmer tomorrow with air temp reaching over 100 today!!

[KYshooter]

From last weekend. Plus our water is still 4 foot down due to drought. Another mini heat wave this week!

[Ironhorse]

Only 72 on our lake in BC.