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Global ocean heat breaks record months after its usual peak; plus, weather played a role in Dolly Parton’s songs
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- AccuWeather Daily
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- Aug 26, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 517
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Summary
A strengthening El Niño and unusually warm Atlantic waters pushed the global average sea-surface temperature to a new high in August. Also, from destructive winds to hopeful blue skies, weather has shaped some of Parton’s most memorable music. The country music legend died at 80 on Aug. 25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices