Key Facts
- ✓ The heat wave in Vale do Paraíba and Litoral Norte ends on Thursday, December 25.
- ✓ Temperatures reached 5°C above the historical average during the event.
- ✓ An atmospheric block is causing the persistence of heat in the Southeast region.
- ✓ Inmet forecasts stable weather with low relative humidity for the rest of the week.
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.
