The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) has warned of a new heatwave starting midweek, with temperatures expected to surpass 40ºC in the Ribatejo and Alentejo regions. The event follows a broader European heatwave that has already broken records and caused multiple deaths across the continent, placing significant strain on public health and infrastructure.
Temperatures to exceed 40ºC as new heatwave arrives
Saturday, 27 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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