Latest news and stories about severe weather in daily life in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
A fire in Oeiras has mobilised 43 personnel as the region remains under high alert, while other major fires in Vouzela are now contained but monitored for potential reignition.
Around 1,200 individuals have been displaced in mainland Portugal due to severe flooding, particularly in the Central region. The evacuations were carried out as a preventive measure, affecting areas such as Beira Baixa, Coimbra, Leiria, and the Lisbon area.
The arrival of Depression Marta is expected to bring heavy rain to Lisbon and Setúbal, with the most concerning period being between morning and early afternoon. Areas already facing complications may experience the worst impacts as this is the third depression to hit the region in a short span of time.
Rail services on the Linha do Norte between Castanheira do Ribatejo and Alverca (Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon) were suspended at about 06:00 due to flooding of the track, CP – Comboios de Portugal confirmed. The suspension affects local commuter links on this section and comes as the declared state of calamity for the area has been extended until 8 February; authorities and the operator are monitoring conditions and assessing restoration timelines.
A brush fire in the parish of Agualva and Mira-Sintra (Sintra municipality) has mobilised 152 firefighters and one aerial unit. The flames are not currently near any homes.
Évora, Lisbon, Setúbal and nine other districts will be under a yellow warning due to high maximum temperatures. The north of the country joins from Sunday.
There is no sign of rain or cold in the weather models for the next ten days, but there are indications of extreme heat for Sunday and Monday, with Lisbon, for example, reaching 37ºC.
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has issued a hot weather warning for seven districts in mainland Portugal, effective until 21:00 this Monday. Beja, Castelo Branco, Évora, Faro, Lisbon, Setúbal, and Portalegre are the districts flagged by the IPMA in a statement due to high maximum temperature values. The yellow warning is the...
The next few hours will see “intense rain”, especially in the north of the country. In Lisbon, precipitation may also be intense, but the thunderstorms expected are the main highlight. This is according to Mário Marques, a climatology expert, who also predicts a “substantial” improvement in the weather starting from Friday.
A low-pressure system, unusual for the month of August, is causing adverse weather conditions across Portugal, leading authorities to issue yellow weather alerts for 14 districts.
Part of the interior ceiling of Oeiras Parque collapsed this Sunday following a leak caused by the heavy rain that hit the region. The incident occurred in a walkway area next to some shops, which were closed as a precaution, with no injuries reported.
The unseasonal bad weather is already causing damage. In Oeiras, water leaks led to the collapse of part of a shopping centre ceiling. Several shops had to be closed.
The fires in Alijó and Mafra are the ones mobilising the most aircraft. The flames in Alijó are progressing on two fronts, with strong wind gusts hindering firefighting efforts.
A fire has started in the Serra da Luz area located in the municipality of Odivelas.
An international study concluded that warmer nights are increasingly reducing sleep time in urban areas. The Portuguese capital is no exception.
While the highest temperatures in the country were recorded in the Alentejo, it was in Minho that the heatwave was most unusual, compared to historical records. Minimum temperatures also stood out during this sixth heatwave, which continues in the interior but is already easing on the coast.
Lisbon City Council has reopened its forest parks this Tuesday, July 7, following the end of the alert status declared by the Government due to a significant increase in rural fire risk. The previous closures were exceptional measures. The municipality confirmed that all restrictions on access, circulation, and stay in these areas have been lifted, including the reopening of the Monsanto Forest Park to traffic. While Lisbon has reopened its spaces, the Government has extended the alert status until Thursday at 11:59 PM in ten other districts—Vila Real, Bragança, Guarda, Viseu, Castelo Branco, Santarém, Portalegre, Évora, Beja, and Faro—due to persistent adverse weather conditions, including high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds.
Temperatures will drop over the coming days, but the fire risk remains high. Ricardo Pastor, commander of the Cabo Ruivo Fire Department, explains why the danger persists and appeals for compliance with warnings and restrictions.
Skip to main content Skip to navigation ! A street vendor sits under an umbrella beside a display of handbags and accessories arranged on steps A street vendor in Rua Garrett, Lisbon, shelters from the sun after temperatures in parts of Portugal hit 40C at the weekend.
Lisbon City Council states that the Casal Vistoso and Manuel Castelo Branco pavilions can open at any time, if determined by the Directorate-General of Health. A ban on movement has been ordered for several green areas of the city due to the risk of fire.
As a precaution, the municipality closed access to forest areas until midnight on Tuesday.
The ban on access and circulation in forest areas remains in effect until 23:59 on Monday
Temperatures are exceeding 40ºC in Lisbon and Setúbal these days. Alerts are multiplying and the population is defending itself as best as it can. However, there are professions that are more severely affected by the extreme heat.
Pavilions in Areeiro and São Vicente will only open in cases of extreme necessity. Oriente, Rossio, and Santa Apolónia stations will remain open outside of operating hours for the homeless.
These shelters can be activated whenever weather conditions justify it, to accommodate people most vulnerable to the high temperatures forecast for the coming days
In the city of Lisbon, there are two locations that can serve as temporary shelters for the most vulnerable population. There are also green or cultural spaces considered cooler for these days.
The measure was decided in response to the hot weather forecast, for which the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere issued a red warning for the Lisbon district.
