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Heat of almost 40ºC and thunderstorms: the weekend is going to be crazy

Notícias de Coimbra4 September 2026 at 07:21

Mainland Portugal faces a weekend marked by extreme weather conditions. On Saturday, September 5th, the continuation of an intense heat wave is expected, with temperatures that could reach almost 40 degrees Celsius in some regions of the country. Simultaneously, thunderstorms are forecast to develop during the afternoon period, creating a significant thermal contrast. The meteorological authorities warn about this combination of extreme heat and storms as an unusual situation for this time of year.

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