“Very high UV radiation risk” as another hot week begins
IPMA warns “all districts in mainland Portugal and Madeira” affected All districts in mainland Portugal and the archipelago of Madeira start the week with a very high risk of exposure
April’s heatwaves “almost certainly down to climate change”
Climate change has increased by at least 100 times the probability of a stifling heat wave like the one at the end of April, which affected especially Portugal, Spain, Morocco
IPMA warns “heat will continue; don’t expect rain; very elevated fire risk”
“Next few months require structural measures” – IPMA president IPMA president Miguel Miranda has spelt out what, up till now, has been lacking. The country needs to hear of structural
Two Algarve municipalities at maximum risk of fires
The IPMA foresees an increase in temperatures for the coming days, with temperatures above 30 degrees expected in some regions of the country. The municipalities of São Brás de Alportel
Record-breaking temperatures expected this week
Portugal could face third heatwave of April Portugal is facing the possibility of a third heatwave this month, with temperatures due to reach as high as 35ºC in southern regions.
Very high concentrations of pollen in the atmosphere until Thursday
According to the SPAIC pollen bulletin, the pollen comes from oak, pine, sycamore trees, nettle and Parietaria herbs. The Portuguese Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (SPAIC) predicts very high
Easter promises temperatures higher than normal for this time of year
The looming Easter weekend promises temperatures higher than normal for this time of year, even though the evenings/ nights will still be relatively chilly. According to IPMA meteorological institute temperatures
Yellow warning for Faro on Thursday and Friday due to rough sea
The alert will be in effect between 15:00 on Thursday and 12:00 on Friday, with northwest waves of 4 to 4.5 metres. According to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea
European Commission warns of likelihood of extreme summer on way
The European Commission has warned today of the possibility of an even drier summer this year than last in southern (Mediterranean) countries, particularly France, Italy and Spain. Any rain that
Algarve side-steps worst of plummeting temperatures
While 11 districts are under yellow alert until Wednesday due to plummeting temperatures, the Algarve is expected to side-step the worst of the cold. Areas like Serra da Estrela, however,