Marine heatwave forecasts – October 19, 2024 – Reposted from Mercator Ocean International

Atlantic Ocean

North Atlantic Ocean – MOI forecasts that marine heatwaves will almost disappear, and only a few small, moderate-category marine heatwaves will persist compared to the 8th of October. 

North Tropical Atlantic Ocean – In the tropical North Atlantic, the marine heatwave remained stable in extent, but diminished in intensity, with less surface area in severe categories. In the Gulf of Mexico, the marine heatwave disappears completely. 

South Tropical Atlantic Ocean – In the tropical North Atlantic, the marine heatwave remained stable in extent, but diminished in intensity, with less surface area in severe categories. In the Gulf of Mexico, the marine heatwave disappears completely