5,000-Mile Marine Heat Wave Could Impact U.S. Summer Weather
• A 5,000-mile marine heat wave in the Pacific Ocean is raising ocean temperatures significantly.
• The heat wave is linked to a developing El Niño and could alter weather patterns in the western U.S.
• The phenomenon follows a period of record warmth and low snowfall in the West, heightening concerns about drought.
Marine heat wave spans 5,000 miles
A significant 5,000-mile marine heat wave in the Pacific Ocean, stretching from Micronesia to California, is raising ocean temperatures by 6 to 8 degrees above average, sparking concerns among climate scientists.
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