Our current global SSTa spatial pattern somewhat resembles 1988, but everything is warmer this year. Back in 1988, climate scientists were warning about how incredibly warm it was (dry in the West US, etc.) ... If we subtract 1960-1990 from 1988 for Oct, you'll see similarity: pic.twitter.com/XYrJDhOcL0

— Anthony Masiello (@antmasiello) October 13, 2020