Latest news and stories about severe weather in Évora, Portugal for expats and residents.
A significant wildfire in the Serra d'Ossa region of Estremoz has mobilised over 270 emergency personnel to combat flames spreading through scrubland and pine forests.
Nine districts in mainland Portugal are under a yellow weather warning as maximum temperatures are forecast to reach 39 degrees Celsius in Évora.
The brush and woodland fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon in the municipality of Portel, Évora district, remains active, with one front yielding to firefighting efforts.
The Principal Itinerary 2 (IP2) is closed to traffic between Monte Trigo and Portel.
Temperatures around 37 degrees are expected this Sunday in Évora. One aerial asset and nearly 300 personnel remain mobilised in the Serra de Ossa.
The Central Alentejo Civil Protection reveals that the flames are subsiding, but the fire is not yet under control. Additionally, the PS once again accuses the Government of profiting from rising fuel prices.
AfD (Alternative for Germany) leads the polls and could achieve a historic result. Also, around 400 personnel are fighting two active wildfires in the country in Évora and Portalegre.
Fire currently burning in a pine and brushwood area in Serra d’Ossa
Thermometers were already reading 37°C during the morning this Thursday. A resident reveals what they do to protect themselves from the heat.
Physicist and full professor spoke regarding the major fires in France and the formation of 'fire clouds'.
The municipality of Reguengos de Monsaraz is one of the hottest locations in the Alentejo region.
Authorities received the alert shortly after 10:00 PM.
Authorities received the alert shortly after 10:00 PM.
Temperatures rose across Portugal, with the districts of Évora and Santarém recording the highest values in the nation.
The structure that caused the 3.7 magnitude tremor is neither identified, mapped, nor characterised. It likely belongs to the regional Arraiolos active fault system. The IPMA admits it could generate stronger earthquakes.
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The orange warning for the districts of Évora, Faro, Beja, Castelo Branco, and Portalegre will be in effect until 23:00.
Évora Fire Department commander, Rogério Santos, stated that the entire force is ready for any incidents that may arise from the heatwave. Rural fires are one of the main concerns.
All mainland districts are under alert due to temperatures. Lifeguards fear an increase in drownings and issue warnings.
From 00:00 on Wednesday, the alerts will be upgraded to orange, the second most severe level, across the entire Alentejo region.
From 00:00 on Wednesday, the alerts will be upgraded to orange, the second most severe level, across the entire Alentejo region.
Seven mainland districts are under a yellow warning for the next few days due to persistently high maximum temperatures, the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) reported today.
Seven districts on the mainland are under a yellow warning for the coming days due to the persistence of high maximum temperatures, reported the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). The districts of Évora, Guarda, Beja, Castelo Branco, and Portalegre will be under a yellow warning due to the persistence of high maximum temperatures between...
The districts of Évora, Guarda, Beja, Castelo Branco, and Portalegre will be under a yellow warning due to the persistence of high maximum temperatures.
The interior North and Centre are the areas at greatest risk, with several municipalities at maximum or very high fire danger. The trend is now for temperatures to drop and the risk will decrease from Thursday onwards.
Temperatures will rise this weekend and could reach 42 degrees in some areas of the country. Seven mainland districts are under a yellow warning today and tomorrow due to high temperatures.
The A6 motorway is closed to traffic in both directions between kilometres 17 and 18, near Vendas Novas in the Évora district, due to a grass fire, a Civil Protection source revealed.
Fifteen municipalities across six mainland districts are at maximum risk of rural fire this Thursday, June 18, with conditions expected to worsen from Friday (19), placing the Beira Interior, Tagus Valley, Alentejo, and Algarve regions at very high risk. According to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), the municipalities currently at maximum risk include Sertã, Vila de Rei, Vila Velha de Ródão, Sardoal, Mação, Gavião, Santiago do Cacém, Serpa, Mértola, Castro Verde, Almodôvar, Alcoutim, Loulé, Tavira, and São Brás de Alportel. The IPMA warns that fire risk will increase significantly from Friday, with half or more of mainland Portugal facing maximum or very high danger levels. While temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees in some regions over the weekend, the IPMA notes significant uncertainty regarding the intensity and duration of this heatwave.
