There is presently more water >30C east of the Dateline than there was during 1997. Here's October 2023 vs 1997, anomalies. The two events have similar shape, but this year is shifted west and weaker in cool in the west and warm in the east. pic.twitter.com/ExCjhEaIT8

— Paul Roundy (@PaulRoundy1) November 17, 2023