""There's a bunch of claims circulating, some viral social media posts, that this is the most extreme heat wave, oceanic heat wave ever observed in this region, so is that true? Well, by many objective metrics, yes, that is correct.""
""The 100th percentile here would mean, for example, the single warmest value ever observed, and the 98 percentile means that only 2% of all historical observations were warmer.""
""Since November 2025, many of these stations have broken daily, all-time record highs for water temperature, according to Scripps.""
In 2026, California is facing record-breaking heat waves, with the hottest March day recorded and a premature spring. The Pacific Ocean is experiencing extreme heat, affecting marine life. Experts confirm that the current oceanic heat wave is among the most extreme ever observed in the region. Sea surface temperature data shows unusually high temperatures from California to Guatemala. Monitoring stations along the California coast have reported daily record highs for water temperature since November 2025, indicating significant environmental changes.
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