The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) has placed 140 municipalities across twelve districts under maximum wildfire risk. The alert follows forecasts of high temperatures and potential thunderstorms across the country.
140 municipalities on maximum wildfire alert today
Saturday, 13 June 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
A red warning is the highest alert level issued by Portugal's weather agency, the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA), used when conditions pose a very high risk to life and property. Under a red warning authorities may close roads, suspend transport and advise people to avoid coastal and flood‑prone areas, so follow civil protection instructions during the Friday–Saturday storm period.
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- Around 140 municipalities at maximum fire riskobservador.pt ·
- 140 Portuguese municipalities on maximum wildfire alertPortugal Resident ·
- Around 140 municipalities across twelve Portuguese districts at maximum wildfire riskrtp.pt ·
- 140 Portuguese municipalities at maximum wildfire risk; forecast of thunderstorms and hot weather puts country on alertExpresso ·
