Anticipated weather conditions for the upcoming weekend
Portugal Braces for Intense Heatwave
Next week, Portugal is set to experience a significant heatwave, with temperatures soaring across the country. The heatwave, which started around early August, is expected to persist through mid-August due to a large heat dome influencing western and southern Europe.
In Mainland Portugal, temperatures are forecast to be mostly in the upper 30s to low 40s °C. Some inland areas may even exceed 40 °C. The Centre region, for instance, will see temperatures rise from the typical weekend highs of 31-33 °C to the 30s and 40s °C range next week. The south will feel even hotter, with daily highs reaching 32 degrees on Sunday and 33 degrees from Monday.
Lisbon will also see a temperature rise, with highs of 32 degrees on Saturday and a further increase to 38 degrees on Sunday. The north, on the other hand, will be very sunny, with highs of 37 degrees on Saturday.
However, the heatwave is not limited to mainland Portugal. The Azores will experience cloudy weather over the weekend, with no rain expected, and average highs of 26 degrees on Saturday. The islands of Madeira will be cloudy as well, with highs of 26 degrees on Sunday and 29 degrees from Tuesday.
Residents and visitors are advised to prepare for extreme heat and take precautions against heat-related health risks. The heatwave also increases the risk of wildfires across Portugal, so it is important to stay informed and adhere to any safety guidelines issued by local authorities.
Despite the intense heat, the milder and more stable Atlantic climates of Madeira and the Azores may still offer some relief. However, detailed forecasts for these islands next week are less specifically reported in the available data.
[1] Climate Prediction Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [2] Portuguese Institute of Meteorology [3] European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts [4] European Heat Dome
Weather-forecasting agencies such as the Climate Prediction Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Portuguese Institute of Metrology, and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts are all predicting a continued heatwave in Portugal next week. To cope with the extreme heat, residents and visitors are advised to pay close attention to weather forecasts and take necessary precautions against heat-related health risks.
