Weekend Weather Alert: Portugal to Experience Significant Temperature Drops

Temperature Drop Expected This Weekend

Temperatures in mainland Portugal are set to drop below 20 degrees starting Saturday, with increased wind intensity forecasted. According to meteorologist Ângela Lourenço from the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), this drop will occur in two phases.

• Saturday: Expect temperature declines of 4 to 6 degrees, primarily in the north and central regions.
• Sunday: A more widespread drop is anticipated, with temperatures falling between 2 to 0 degrees.

Regional Variations: On Sunday, Bragança may see a maximum of 10 degrees and a minimum of 4; Guarda could reach a maximum of 7 degrees and a minimum of 1; while Faro is expected to have a maximum of 17 degrees.

Weather Conditions

Fog is predicted in several mainland regions today, with rain expected mainly in the Minho and Douro Litoral areas. A cold front will pass overnight into Saturday, leading to an increase in wind intensity and a further drop in temperatures.

Low temperatures are projected to persist until at least Wednesday, with a potential slight increase or stabilization on Thursday. Rain is possible on Saturday in northern regions, but little to no precipitation is expected until the 11th. Furthermore, frost formation is likely in interior areas until Thursday.

Marine Conditions: A notable increase in sea agitation is anticipated, particularly on Sunday, with waves reaching 4 to 4.5 meters between Cabo Carvoeiro and Cabo Raso. Due to these conditions, the IPMA has issued a yellow warning for the districts of Lisbon and Leiria from midnight Sunday to midnight Monday.