Heatwave alert extended to 14 districts across Portugal
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) has extended a yellow weather warning for high temperatures across 14 mainland districts until Saturday. Temperatures are expected to reach 43 degrees Celsius in areas like Setúbal and Évora, with the risk of rural fires reaching maximum levels in 11 municipalities.
Update: Heatwave warnings persist as rural fire risk remains high
Emergency services are currently managing a significant fire in the Porto de Mós municipality, which has mobilized nearly 200 personnel and five aerial units. Authorities continue to urge caution as temperatures in regions like Beira Interior are forecast to reach 40 degrees Celsius.
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.
