The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its final forecast for the 2025 algal bloom in the Western Lake Erie Basin. The severity index is expected to be at 3 on a scale of 1 to 10. This prediction is based on an ensemble of models that analyze phosphorus loading into Lake Erie during spring and early summer.
The forecast aims to inform stakeholders about potential environmental impacts and guide necessary precautions.