Marine heatwave forecasts – September 21st 2024 – Reposted from Mercator Ocean International

Marine Heatwave Forecast SST 9-21-2024

Atlantic Ocean

North Atlantic Ocean – MOi forecasts that the marine heatwave in the mid North Atlantic is decreasing both in extent and intensity, and is now in the moderate category overall.

North Tropical Atlantic Ocean – In the tropical North Atlantic, the marine heatwave in the middle of the basin (from Cuba to 30°W) is increasing in intensity and extent, and is now mainly in the strong category, with severe and extreme categories in local areas.

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