Peru North Coast Sea Temps Up to 8.5°C Above Normal; Tumbes Hits 28.5°C

Sea surface temperatures off northern Peru have surged, with Tumbes reaching 28.5°C and anomalies up to 8.5°C above normal. This suggests a marine heatwave, likely linked to El Niño conditions, which could disrupt fisheries and weather patterns. The anomaly's persistence and broader regional extent remain uncertain.