Quick Summary
- 1A significant heat wave affecting the Vale do Paraíba and Litoral Norte regions is scheduled to end on Thursday, December 25.
- 2According to the Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (Inmet), the event began on Tuesday, December 23, and was classified as a 'potential danger' due to temperatures reaching 5°C above the historical average.
- 3Although the official heat wave warning is not expected to be renewed, the weather forecast indicates that stable conditions will persist throughout the week.
- 4The Defesa Civil attributes this weather pattern to an atmospheric block established over the country, which hinders meteorological systems and maintains heat across the Southeast region.
Quick Summary
The heat wave currently affecting the Vale do Paraíba and Litoral Norte regions is set to conclude this Thursday, December 25. The Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (Inmet) confirmed that the event started on Tuesday, December 23, bringing temperatures 5°C higher than the historical average.
Despite the end of the official alert, the weather remains stable. The Defesa Civil explains that an atmospheric block is preventing weather systems from moving, keeping the heat persistent in the Southeast. Mornings will remain warm and humid.
Heat Wave Status and Classification
The heat wave affecting the region is officially ending on Thursday, December 25. The Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (Inmet) reported that this weather event began on Tuesday, December 23. It was classified as a situation of potential danger for heat intensity.
During this period, temperatures were recorded at 5°C above the historical average. Currently, there is no prediction for the renewal of the heat wave warning. However, the weather forecast indicates that the stable conditions will continue for the rest of the week.
Meteorological Causes and Regional Impact
According to the Defesa Civil, the persistence of high temperatures is caused by an atmospheric block established across the country. This system makes it difficult for other meteorological systems to act, favoring the continuation of heat throughout the entire Southeast region.
As a result of this atmospheric stability, the trend is for mornings and early hours to remain muggy. Although the heat wave alert is ending, the weather pattern suggests that high temperatures will continue to be a factor in daily life in the region.
Thursday Temperature Forecasts
The Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia provided specific temperature forecasts for Thursday, December 25, for several cities in the region. The data highlights the continued high temperatures despite the end of the official heat wave.
Projected maximum temperatures include:
- Caraguatatuba: 38°C
- Taubaté: 36°C
- Jacareí: 35°C
- Ubatuba: 35°C
- Guaratinguetá: 35°C
- Pindamonhangaba: 35°C
- Bragança Paulista: 35°C
- São José dos Campos: 34°C
- Atibaia: 34°C
Minimum temperatures are also expected to be mild, ranging from 18°C to 24°C across the listed cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
The heat wave began on Tuesday, December 23, and is scheduled to end on Thursday, December 25.
The Defesa Civil attributes the heat to an atmospheric block established in the country, which hinders the action of meteorological systems.
Yes, the Inmet forecasts that stable weather will persist throughout the week, with warm and humid mornings.
