Beyond Temperature Peaks: The Growing Persistence and Intensity of Tmin and Tmax Heatwaves in Portugal’s Changing Climate (1980/1981–2022/2023)

This study examines the trends in heatwave characteristics across mainland Portugal from 1980/1981 to 2022/2023, utilising ERA5-Land reanalysis data. To achieve this, the study applies the Heatwave Magnitude Index (HWMI) to identify heatwave days for minimum (T<sub>min</sub>) and maximum...

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Main Authors: Luis Angel Espinosa, Maria Manuela Portela, Nikte Ocampo-Guerrero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/15/12/1485
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