United States authorities have warned about the presence of a maritime heat wave off the coast of Californiawhich could generate complications in the climatic conditions of the state.
According to information from CNN, the maritime heat wave extends along the Baja California peninsula and more than 800 kilometers to the southwest.
In addition to affecting California’s weather conditions, the maritime heat wave threatens the food chain of aquatic species on the coasts of that state.
CNN points out that this phenomenon could increase the chances of extreme heat waves in the west, similar to those recorded in March.
The media indicates that rainfall could also intensify and tropical systems move northward, that could reach California.
On the other hand, Infobae cites the statements of climate scientist Daniel Swain, who points out that this maritime heat wave It is an “exceptional” event that will surpass historical records.
In addition, he said there is a good chance that the heat wave will expand to cover the Pacific coast of North America in late summer.
Swain said the western United States is expected to have “an unusually warm and humid summer,” where high temperatures will predominate at night and greater ambient humidity.
The areas most affected by these conditions, according to Infobae, they will be California and the southwestern United States.
Infobae added that this maritime heat wave predicts a risk of forest fires in different western states during June and July.