Portugal experiences record-breaking temperature, reaching 42.3 degrees Centigrade.
Let's chat about the sizzling heatwave hit in Portugal
Last week saw some scorching temperatures across Portugal, with the hottest day being on June 17th. The Alvega station in Abrantes recorded an eye-popping 42.3 degrees!
But that wasn't all - six other stations also recorded temperatures above the sweltering 40-degree mark on that day. Pinhão, Santa Bárbara reached an almost similar 41.9 degrees, Zebreira hit 41, while Mora clocked 40.9, Lousã (Aeródromo) Registered 40.7, Mortágua/Aeródromo (CIM) notched 40.5, and Avis, Benavila managed a sweltering 40.2 degrees.
It's worth mentioning that during other days, various locations exceeded 40 degrees, but none reached 42 like Abrantes on the 17th.
The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) expects temperatures to gradually drop in the coming days, but they're predicting that the last week of June will start with showers and thunderstorms on mainland Portugal, at least until Thursday. Afterwards, temperatures are expected to soar again and might even exceed 40 degrees in Alentejo and the interior North and Center regions in the coming days.
Now, if you're curious about the weather predictions for the North and Center regions specifically between June 23 to 25, I should point out that I couldn't find any exact forecasts from the IPMA at this time. Typically, the IPMA provides regular forecasts taking into account temperature, precipitation, and wind conditions for regions across mainland Portugal. For the North and Center regions during late June, the weather is usually warm with clear skies or occasional localized rain showers. However, to get the exact forecast for June 23-25, I would recommend checking the IPMA's official website or their latest bulletins for the latest updates.
The news of Portugal's heatwave has been making headlines, with the highest temperature of 42.3 degrees recorded at Alvega station on June 17th. This extreme weather is causing concern, particularly in the realm of environmental science, as climate change may be a contributing factor. Interestingly, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) predicts that the last week of June could see soaring temperatures again, possibly exceeding 40 degrees in the Alentejo and interior North and Center regions. However, for a more specific forecast for the North and Center regions from June 23 to 25, it's best to consult the IPMA's official website or their latest bulletins.
