The European model (ECMWF) updated the weather maps for the second half of September, showing a significant change in the weather trends forecast for Portugal. The predominant color on the maps changed, indicating a change from the previously expected forecast.
Temperatures should remain significantly above the reference climatological average during the weeks between September 14 and 28, with more pronounced positive thermal anomalies. This warm trend could extend into the first days of October.
This forecast affects mainland Portugal, the Azores, Madeira, and other areas of Western and Southwestern Europe. The continuation of summery weather could extend through much of the second half of September.
There are other meteorological variables that appear to support this generally warm weather trend, in addition to the elevated temperatures, although the article does not specify what those additional variables are.
