10/02/2026, 9:02 am EDT

Examples of Cool/Warm SSTA Regions and Climate Influences

A lot of inquiries during recent days on influence of marine heatwaves and their influence on regional climate. The big topic right now is Super El Nino. But! Increasingly, large areas of oceanic warming (and cooling) are having significant influences on regional climate. Let’s review where these warm (and cool) pools of ocean water are located and their regional influence on climate.
10/01/2026, 5:14 pm EDT

Compare ECM and AI WXNEXT V3 10-day Rainfall Forecast for Brazil

Wet forecasts for Southern Brazil are indicated for several days wettest by ECM while the AI WXNEXT V3 (Google Deep Mind) is not as wet. The rainfall trend is mixed, wetter across Northern Argentina during the past 7 days while Paraguay is dry. A compromise between the two forecast solutions still supporting widespread significant rain for Southern Brazil.