The surface temperature in the western basin of Lake Erie is currently 26 degrees Celsius (78.8 degrees Fahrenheit), and even higher in some places. Elevated water temperature is a contributor to the formation of blue-green algae, which can produce toxins that are harmful to humans and pets. Read the full story by CBC News.
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