Summer’s here: Temperatures set to soar past 40ºC
Summer started last weekend but its arrival will be truly felt starting Friday Portugal is bracing for a full-on heatwave, with temperatures expected to climb above 40ºC in several parts
Scorching heat pushes over 30 boroughs to maximum wildfire alert
Portugal is under several heat and wildfire risk warnings due to high temperatures As temperatures are set to soar past 40°C, more than 30 boroughs across mainland Portugal have been
Portuguese Air force acquires satellite that can predict weather patterns/ natural disasters
Investment forms part of launch of “Atlantic Constellation” Portugal’s Air Force has acquired a satellite that captures high-resolution images, which the military can use to predict weather phenomena and natural
Mainland Portugal set for sweltering temperatures from Sunday
Sahara dust to accompany “mass of hot air from North Africa” Mainland Portugal will see a significant rise in temperatures from Sunday, with highs between 33–40ºC – the highest temperatures
Maximum fire risk returns to mainland Portugal
Temperatures of up to 39ºC expected in certain regions today More than 30 municipalities in the districts of Faro (meaning the entire stretch of the Algarve), Portalegre, Santarém, Castelo Branco,
Scorching weather ahead: Health officials issue heat safety reminder
“Stay hydrated, informed and cool”, Portugal’s health authorities say As temperatures start to soar past 35ºC in parts of the country, Portugal’s health authorities are urging the public to take
Portugal braces for heat and high fire risk
Temperatures to exceed 35ºC in the south Portugal’s Sea and Atmosphere Institute (IPMA) has launched a stark warning over rising temperatures starting Tuesday (May 27), which in turn will see
Early taste of summer this weekend in Portugal
Temperatures to reach or top 30ºC in some parts of Portugal this weekend After a mostly rainy winter and spring, Portugal will get an early taste of the fast-approaching summer
Enjoy Portugal’s wonderful weather while it lasts: rain returns next week
Temperatures in mid-high 20ºs today At last, a Bank Holiday long weekend with stunning temperatures has arrived. Advice: enjoy every minute of it. Tomorrow, the weather takes another turn for
Algarve dams reach record 88% capacity
This year’s rainfall “was an exception,” environment agency warns The Algarve’s water reserves have hit a record high, with regional dams now 88% full, according to Portugal’s Environment Agency (APA).