In recent days mainland Portugal has been “dipped” in a chorilho of meteorological phenomena. In addition to intense heat that reached high high for a month of may temperaturestaking into account the climatological normal of reference, and the dust in also the oui perspective of Africa that dramatically the visibility of the North and made the drawing a blurry aspect, thunderstorms and hail were part of a whole atmospheric spectacle that enchanted the enthusiasts of the time.

If last Friday was news the intense heat, with 38 ºC (Amareleja, Beja) and 37 ºC (Mirandela, Bragança) to be geographically distinct and geographically distinct faraways, on Saturday the thunderstorm, the dust and the hail filled social networks with several testimonies via photo or video. On Sunday and Monday, it was notable the weather state coolingdespite the maximum temperature of 29ºC recorded today in Faro, Algarve.

For this Monday (23), in addition to the considerably cooler environment, the sky is cloudy in almost the entire territory of the country, with periods of light and intermittent rain north of Cape Carvoeiro it is a strong flow from northwest. and until the end of May, what’s next in mainland Portugal?

Weather stabilization and impressive thermal “zigzag” across the country

As of Tuesday (24th), the weather will gradually more stable in our country. Tomorrow, the temperature will drop again, Stay below 20 ºC in most of the North Region and not higher than 26 ºC in Faro. Impressive, considering the intense heat that embraces the whole country in recent days! The North North wind is ours blowing strong from the south geographyand thus activated for a general fresco cooling.

It is also thanks to anticyclonewest-northwest of mainland Portugal, which will gradually move to the Bay of Biscay and the British Isles where the weather will be more stable. For Wednesday (25) a continuity of the meteorological panorama is expected with winds from the North quadrant, and with cloudy and sunny periods.

However, it is from Thursday (26) which is envisaged, not only a remarkable rise in temperatureswith thermometers registering maximums of 30 ºC in most district capitals south of Aveiro, as well as totally clear skies throughout the country. The flow will also change direction completely, passing to blow from the east. This is one of the aspects that most contributes to a steady state of time.

For Friday (27) and Saturday (28) it is expected intensification of heat, with maintenance of winds from the East quadrant. The return of some cloudiness is also expected, which should be especially special along the coast. Maximums may again reach exceptionally close values ​​for a month of May on the 27th (31 ºC in Porto and Viseu, 33 ºC in Coimbra and Lisbon, 34 ºC in Évora and Beja and 35 ºC in Santarém), despite the mild thermal values ​​anticipated for Saturday.

And from next Sunday onwards?

For Sunday, a reduction in temperature is expected, and civil protection winds. Even so, 30 ºC is expected in Bragança and 29 ºC in Castelo Branco. From Sunday onwards the forecast in the forecast is quite difficult, however, the first signs indicate the proximity of an Atlantic low that leaves some showers weak and scattered throughout our country.

As for thermometers, it was predicted new fluctuation in temperatureswith a thermal variability being quite remarkable as various regions. May must, therefore, register a final stretch worthy of a true “thermal zigzag” in mainland Portugalthis is a temperature rises and falls.