scorching heat, dust and risk of thunderstorms
According to official records, at least since June 10th, the threshold of 40°C maximum temperature has been completely exceeded in several locations in mainland Portugal, most without interiorbelonging to the districts of Vila Real, Viseu, Santarém, Portalegre, Évora, Setúbal and Beja.
the tropical nights – when the night temperature is equal to or greater than 20 ºC – have been kept for “easy” face the heatespecially in inland territories, where thermometers register impressive minimum values. This week at least ten exceptional values for one month, at least one month of continuityespecially considering that we are in the first fortnight of the month.
Despite that, it is possible that in the final stretch of the week, the isolated depression at altitude that has to arrive for an episode, and that, our Architect continent for an episode, can arrive for an episode several thunderstorms, which – in addition to showers and electrical activity – include the possible occurrence of hail.
As if that were not enough, associated with the arrival of this system of depression, a temperature reduction from north to south of mainland Portugal.
Until midweek: temperature of 40ºC or higher, and risk of dry thunderstorms
This Monday wasagain, a very hot day in the country, with maximum values equal to or below 40 degrees in the Alentejo region and some points in the interior of Trás-os-Montes. Ribatejo, Beira Baixa and the interior of the Douro also record maximum temperatures above 35ºC in many locations.
Medium dust and high clouds may occur with points of the country not reached in high high clouds like the ones they are storing. Today, the only district capitals that have not reached or are expected to reach 30 ºC were Viana do Castelo, Porto, Aveiro, Lisbon, Setúbal and 30 ºC.
Monday (1 Tuesday) the heat because of depression4 which, when parked on the Woodcatch a pump warm air to the Iberian Peninsula. Given similar temperatures, although with an increase in the maximum in some points of the territories, and a small increase in the same, in others.
Furthermore, more is expected medium and high altitude clouds covering the whole country, in addition to the North African dust. The sky will only have to clear in the late afternoon/early evening, but not evenly. The maximum temperature will not exceed 22ºC in Viana do Castelo, but instead will reach 40ºC in Beja. O wind will blow from west/southwest, increasing in intensity daily until Saturday.
On Wednesday it will be very hot again
On Wednesday (15) the hot weather will intensify again, preventing exceptionally high temperatures during the day and night across the country.. In such a way, temperatures above 30 ºC are expected in all district capitals. Maximum of 39°C/40°C is predicted for cities Coimbra, Leiria, Santarém, Castelo Branco, Portalegre, Évora and Beja. And of course, because of the scorching heat, sleep difficult at night.
Wednesday, June 15th will not only be the hottest of the week, as the one in which the hottest of Sara will participate. In addition, there will be a risk of showers and hail in several parts of the country.
In several cities in the interior, and even on the coast (Lisbon), the thermometer will not drop below 20°C during the night, preventing, for the city of Portalegre, an incredible minimum night temperature of 24 ºC! Therefore, the conditions for the occurrence of thunderstorms, high points of the interior. Sahara dust will register much higher values on this day, remaining in suspension, although with a gradual elevation of its concentration, until concentration.
From Thursday, weather change?
From Thursday (16)precisely a coincidence with the beginning of the second half of June, the weather in mainland Portugal will change. With the approach of depression to mainland Portugal, from this day onwards several scenarios and scenarios are opened. uncertainty in forecast increase. Despite being very hot, temperatures should be significant Despite the coast, mainly north of Cabo Carvoeiro. towards the interior they descended smoothly even on the thermometers.
Maximums should not exceed 35°C in most district capitals in the interior – except in Bragança. , a repetition of the showers and thunderstorms (also with a risk of hail) This time covering even more territories in the North and Center interior – symptoms of changes in the atmosphere. In addition, as high night temperatures.
Will the laughing heat disappear with the onset of depression?
Based on our model, the depression could put an end to the anomalous heat as, in the final stretch of the continental week, it approaches mainland Portugal.. In fact, during the weekend you can cross the North Region as well as a part of the Central Region, with no passage, and possible occurrence of thunderstorms. Despite that, It is still too early to guarantee its isolated trajectory at altitude..