Marine heatwave forecast – September 7, 2024 – Reposted from Mercator Ocean Bulletin

Atlantic Ocean

North Atlantic Ocean – MOi forecasts that the marine heatwave in the mid North Atlantic is decreasing both in extent and intensity, though still with moderate to severe categories. Along Canada’s coasts, the marine heatwave decreased until it almost disappeared, moderate categories remain only. 

North Tropical Atlantic Ocean – The marine heatwave in the Gulf of Mexico is easing, with only moderate and strong categories remaining. In the center of the basin, the marine heatwave remains stable overall, with moderate and strong categories still observed. 

South Tropical Atlantic Ocean – In the Southern Tropical Atlantic, the marine heatwave decreases in extent, we’re still observing mainly moderate categories.