Severe heat advisory declared with temperatures soaring to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Here Comes a Sizzler! Bragança, Vila Real, and Continental Portugal Brace for a Scorcher
Look out, folks! Braganca and Vila Real are set for a yellow warning, stepping up to orange, from today at 9am until Wednesday evening. The rest of Continental Portugal? It's going to swelter!
Start prepping for temps skyrocketing to 33-40°C, with the Tagus Valley, Beira Baixa, and Southern regions feeling the heat the most. But don't worry, the Northern coastal areas might have it a bit cooler by comparison.
The IPMA (Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere) has warned that we're in for some prolonged heatwave conditions, courtesy of an anticyclone down south of the British Isles and a depression trough extending from North Africa to the Iberian Peninsula. This weather combo will effectively crank up the mercury. Oh, and there's talk of a cloud of suspended dust blowing in from the African countryside— just to add a little extra bite to the heat!
The mercury's going to dance from about 33-40°C across most of the country. But keep an eye out for the Tagus Valley, Beira Baixa, and Southern regions as they'll likely take the temperature trophy.
According to the IPMA, minimum temperatures will rise over the next couple of days, paving the way for what they're predicting may become "tropical nights" across much of the mainland. And if the weather folklore holds true, it sounds like we might be in for a heatwave marathon that could last until Thursday, especially for those sun-soaked inland areas.
Needless to say, with all this heat on the horizon, the State Health Department is urging the public to stay hydrated, dress comfortably, and slather on the sunscreen every two hours. Better yet, take the advice of health pros everywhere, and seek shelter during the hottest parts of the day.
For more precise advice tailored to the August 3-4 timeline, keep a keen eye on the latest updates from the IPMA and the State Health Department. And if you're still curious about heatwaves, a little history tells us they're often driven by hot air masses from North Africa, high pressure systems, and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. Have a cool one, Portugal!
The IPMA has issued a weather forecast indicating Portugal is set for an extended heatwave, with temperatures ranging from 33-40°C, particularly in the Tagus Valley, Beira Baixa, and Southern regions. This is due to the influence of an anticyclone south of the British Isles and a depression trough from North Africa, causing a rise in minimum temperatures and potential "tropical nights" across the mainland. Meanwhile, in the realm of environmental science, intriguingly, such heatwaves are increasingly connected to climate change. So, let's stay informed, stay safe, and seek out the latest news and health advice during these challenging weather conditions.
