The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) has extended a yellow heat warning to nine districts across the country. High temperatures are expected to persist in regions including Bragança, Vila Real, Viseu, Guarda, Castelo Branco, Portalegre, Évora, Beja, and Faro until Thursday evening.
Yellow heat warning extended to nine districts
Wednesday, 12 August 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.
