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Portugal heat wave, wildfire, and weather instability 2026

Overview

The heat wave and wildfire crisis in Portugal intensified throughout July and early August 2026. July was the driest month for continental Portugal this century, with rainfall below 8% of the seasonal norm. This drought coincided with extreme temperatures, including a peak of 44.3°C in Mora on July 3. Health authorities recorded 680 excess deaths during the summer, with a significant spike of 555 deaths between July 2 and July 8, primarily affecting those aged 75 and older.

By late August, an unusual Atlantic depression brought weather patterns more characteristic of autumn, including persistent rain, thunderstorms, and wind gusts between 70 and 90 km/h. This period saw significant instability, with orange warnings issued for Porto, Aveiro, Coimbra, and Braga due to intense precipitation, hail, and potential flash floods.

In September, unseasonably high temperatures persisted despite the autumn equinox. An anticyclone north of the Azores drove heat across the mainland, with temperatures in the Alentejo and Tagus Valley reaching up to 38°C. This period also saw high wildfire risks, with over 70 municipalities in the North, Center, and Algarve under maximum fire danger. By late September, a cold front and explosive cyclogenesis in the North Atlantic shifted the weather toward heavy rain, wind gusts of up to 90 km/h, and falling temperatures.

By October, the IPMA reported that the summer of 2026 was the third hottest since 1931, with mainland Portugal recording nine heatwaves and a record 98 days of heatwave conditions. Meteorological instability continued through mid-October with warnings for thunderstorms and hail. Forecasts for the approaching winter suggest a milder trend, with average temperatures potentially 0.5°C to 1.5°C above normal.

Entities

Portugal · IPMA · Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera · Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA) · Madeira

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  • "More than 40 municipalities in northern, central Portugal and the Algarve are at maximum fire‑danger level according to IPMA."

    vs

    "Approximately 60 municipalities in the North, Center, and Algarve regions are at maximum rural fire risk."

    The claims provide different numbers for the municipalities at maximum rural fire risk (approximately 60 versus more than 40).

  • "The temperature rise is caused by an anticyclone north of the Azores extending toward the Bay of Biscay."

    vs

    "The temperature rise is caused by an anticyclone positioned northeast of the Azores or northwest of mainland Portugal."

    The claims specify different locations for the anticyclone causing the temperature rise.

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Portugal faces climate risks and warmer winter forecasts

    Portugal expects a milder winter with temperatures up to 1.5 ºC above average, while advocates call for better insurance protections against increasing climate-related disasters.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Portugal records unprecedented heatwave frequency in 2026

    Portugal has set new records in 2026 with nine heatwaves and 98 days of extreme heat recorded between February and October.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Portugal weather forecast predicts scattered rain and wind

    Portugal faces varying weather conditions through October 23, with scattered rain expected in the North and Center, and intense showers and wind in Madeira's highlands.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Portugal weather: temperature drop and storm warnings

    Portugal faces a significant weather shift with falling temperatures, thunderstorms, and heavy rain predicted. Yellow alerts are in effect for several districts as Atlantic fronts return.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Portugal weather to shift from heatwave to rain and cooler temperatures

    Portugal faces a sharp weather shift as unseasonable heat, with temperatures exceeding 30 ºC, gives way to a significant temperature drop and potential rainfall starting mid-next week.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Portugal weather: 13 districts under yellow alert for storms

    IPMA has issued yellow weather warnings for 13 Portuguese districts, forecasting thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail, and wind gusts up to 90 km/h.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Portugal summer 2026 ranked third hottest since 1931

    IPMA reports Portugal's 2026 summer was the third hottest since 1931, marked by significant heatwaves but normal overall precipitation due to heavy August rains.

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Portugal weather: 12 districts under yellow warning for rain and wind

    IPMA has issued yellow weather warnings for 12 Portuguese districts due to forecasted heavy rain and strong winds, with significant precipitation expected in the North and Center regions.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 15 sources
    Portugal faces heavy rain and wind alerts as weather shifts

    Portugal and the Azores face adverse weather, including heavy rain, thunderstorms, and high winds, as a cold front brings a shift from recent heat to autumn-like conditions.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 18 sources
    Portugal faces high wildfire risk and heat as autumn begins

    Portugal enters autumn with unseasonably high temperatures and maximum wildfire danger in over 70 municipalities. Yellow heat alerts remain active across several mainland districts.

  11. [INTERNATIONAL] 30 sources
    Portugal weather: Heat warnings issued for 16 districts and high fire risk

    IPMA has issued yellow weather warnings for 16 Portuguese districts due to high temperatures, while over 60 municipalities face maximum rural fire risk as heat persists across the mainland.

  12. [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Heatwaves forecasted across Brazil and Portugal

    Rising temperatures and dry weather are forecasted across parts of Brazil and Portugal, with highs potentially reaching 36°C to 38°C in several regions.

  13. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Portugal weather: Heat alerts and extreme wildfire risk

    IPMA has issued yellow alerts for heat in seven Portuguese districts and Madeira, while 19 municipalities face maximum wildfire risk due to high temperatures.

  14. [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
    Portugal faces extreme heat and high wildfire risk

    Portugal faces extreme heat and high wildfire risks, with September 3 marking its fourth hottest September day in 85 years. Severe thunderstorms and hail are also expected across several districts.

  15. [INTERNATIONAL] 31 sources
    Portugal and Brazil face extreme weather shifts

    Portugal faces extreme heat with temperatures up to 42°C and public health alerts, while Brazil experiences a mix of intense heat in the Center-West and cold fronts bringing rain and frost to the South.

  16. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Portugal weather forecast shows sunny outlook and rising temperatures

    Portugal is moving into a stable and sunny period with temperatures expected to rise by 10 to 12 degrees.

  17. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Portugal to face significant temperature rise in early September

    Portugal faces a significant heatwave in early September, with temperatures in interior regions like Alentejo potentially reaching 40 to 42 degrees Celsius due to an anticyclone.

  18. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Portugal weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms trigger regional alerts

    Portugal faces heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms with multiple regional weather alerts issued by IPMA, though temperatures are expected to rise significantly toward the weekend.

  19. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Portugal weather forecast shows mixed outlook

    Portugal is experiencing a mixed weather outlook for August 26, 2026.

  20. [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
    Portugal faces unusual autumn-like depression starting Sunday

    An unusual Atlantic depression is forecast to bring autumn-like weather to Portugal starting Sunday, including heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and rough seas, particularly in northern and central areas

  21. [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
    Portugal faces extreme heat and thunderstorm alerts

    Portugal faces extreme heat and thunderstorms, with orange alerts in northern districts and a red public health alert in Médio Tejo. High wildfire risks and potential flash floods are also expected.

  22. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Portugal and Madeira face returning rain and cooler temperatures

    Weather patterns in Portugal and Madeira are shifting toward instability, with rain and falling temperatures expected in the north and Madeira toward the end of August.

  23. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Portugal records 680 excess deaths during severe July heatwave and drought

    Portugal faced its driest July of the century in 2026, linked to extreme heatwaves that contributed to 680 excess deaths, primarily affecting seniors.

  24. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Portugal fire danger peaks as heat wave pushes temperatures above 38°C

    IPMA warns over 40 Portuguese municipalities are at maximum fire risk as a heat wave drives temperatures up to 38 °C, issuing yellow alerts for Faro and Madeira.

  25. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Portugal Issues August 4‑5 Weather Forecasts with Temperature Details

    Portugal's August 4‑5 forecasts predict mild to warm temperatures, low rain chances, and varying wind conditions across the country.

  26. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Portugal Issues Very High Rural Fire Danger Warning for Aug 1‑2, 2026

    Portugal's IPMA warns of very high rural fire danger on Aug 1‑2 2026, urging the public to avoid forest travel, refrain from open flames, and call 112 for any fire.

  27. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Alentejo region of Portugal reaches 40°C amid heat wave

    Alentejo hit 40 °C, prompting DGS heat‑health warnings as residents seek water spots.

  28. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Portugal faces intense summer heat, fire danger and record wine harvest

    Portugal’s Alentejo region forecasts a 20% rise in 2026 wine output, while August temperatures will be 3‑7 °C above average, interior heat reaching 35‑39 °C and eight districts face maximum fire danger.

  29. [INTERNATIONAL] 19 sources
    Aveiro wildfire forces A1 closure and massive firefighting response

    A July 27 forest fire near Aveiro forced the A1 highway shut, spurring a response of over 200 firefighters and prompting nationwide firefighting efforts amid a heatwave with fire risk at maximum levels.

  30. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Portugal faces extreme heat with temperatures topping 40 °C and high fire risk

    Portugal endures a heat wave with temperatures over 40 °C in inland valleys, 17 districts under yellow heat warnings, and fire danger at maximum levels across most of the mainland.

  31. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Portugal places over 50 municipalities at maximum rural fire risk

    IPMA reports about 50 Portuguese municipalities at maximum rural fire risk on 24 July 2026, with fire danger rising nationwide as temperatures climb.

  32. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Portugal's Algarve Sunshade Zones Mapped After Ministerial Push

    Portugal's environment minister proposes beach‑map zones in the Algarve to resolve disputes over where tourists can set up personal sunshades, offering clearer guidance beyond existing signs.

  33. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Portugal's Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho advances beach access and Galé‑Fontaínhas campsite renaturalise​

    Portugal's Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho promotes beach access upgrades, plans to renaturalise the Galé‑Fontaínhas campsite, joins a bio‑waste recycling roadshow in Évora, and launches a hydrogen

  34. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Azores and Madeira expect rainy spell through early July

    Azores will see intermittent rain, especially in the west, through early July, while Madeira stays mostly dry with brief light showers and high UV levels.

  35. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Portugal places 50 municipalities under maximum fire danger warning

    Portugal’s IPMA warns that 50 municipalities face maximum rural fire danger, with 140 more at high risk, as hot, dry conditions persist.

  36. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Portugal Weather Outlook for July 16‑17

    Portugal's daily weather forecasts for 16 July and the weekend of 17 July outline temperature, rain and cloud expectations across the country.

  37. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Portugal braces for rising temperatures as heat wave looms

    Portugal's hottest season begins July 15, with inland temperatures expected to hit 35‑40 °C later this month and a possible heat wave developing by Saturday.

  38. [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    Portugal and Brazil roll out climate adaptation actions for fires, heat and extreme weather

    Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul prepares for a 2026 Super El Niño, while Portugal urges municipalities to boost fire protection, adopts heat‑adaptation measures, and launches a regional climate‑action plan.

  39. [HEALTH] 7 sources
    Portugal's IPMA Issues Maximum Fire Danger Alerts for Eight Municipalities

    IPMA flags eight Portuguese municipalities at maximum fire danger and over 60 at very high risk, noting partly cloudy skies, weak winds and occasional light rain.

  40. [HEALTH] 8 sources
    Portugal 2025 wildfires see 91% of burned area caused by 44 large fires

    In 2025 Portugal burned ~271,000 ha in wildfires, with 44 fires responsible for 91% of the area, six deaths, €85 m losses and 3.6 Mt CO₂, prompting calls to focus on prevention of extreme fires.

  41. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Portugal records marine heatwaves off Faro as summer temperatures soar

    Portugal’s Faro coast saw two marine heatwaves in June‑July, hitting 26.1 °C, while six national heatwaves prompted Lidl to sell a €14.99 tower fan for the summer.

  42. [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
    Mediterranean heatwave drives record sea temperatures, wildfires and travel alerts

    A Mediterranean heatwave pushes sea temps to 30 °C in Mallorca, triggers orange and red alerts, fuels wildfires and prompts travel‑related cautions and delivery‑worker strikes across Italy and Spain.

  43. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Portugal heat wave kills over 200, mainly seniors, in early July

    Portugal’s early‑July 2026 heat wave caused 2,287 deaths, 90 % among seniors, as temperatures topped 43 °C; health authorities issued protective guidelines.

  44. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Portugal water supply interrupted in Lisbon and Viseu after pipe break and wildfire

    A pipe rupture in central Lisbon forced a temporary water shut‑off, while a wildfire in Viseu’s Caramulo mountains burned tens of hectares, damaged water lines and left dozens of villagers without water, prompt

  45. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Portugal to receive light rain as Atlantic front moves inland

    An Atlantic front will bring light rain to northern and central Portugal on 12 July, ending a recent heatwave and lowering temperatures across the country.

  46. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Portugal extends heat alert to Évora district amid high temperatures

    Portugal prolongs a heat‑wave alert through 9 July, covering Évora and ten other districts, issuing safety advice and keeping emergency services on standby, while Vila Viçosa unveils a heritage‑tourism app.

  47. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Portugal places 50 municipalities on maximum wildfire alert amid widespread fire risk

    Portugal’s IPMA puts 50 municipalities on maximum wildfire alert as temperatures soar, while fires blaze in Montijo, Évora and the Cambarinho reserve; Anadia deploys mobile forest patrols through September.

  48. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Portuguese wildfires devastate central districts, spark solidarity from fire brigades and political parties

    Wildfires in central Portugal burned thousands of hectares, injured several, destroyed a wood factory and prompted solidarity from fire brigades and urgent aid demands from the PCP.

  49. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Portugal health centres face closures and service disruptions amid heatwave

    Portugal faces health centre closures: Coimbra’s PCP protests Souselas centre shutdown, while Vila Franca de Xira users demand the reopening of Gago Coutinho unit after an AC failure amid a heatwave.

  50. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Portugal Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho drives beach‑map plan and climate‑refuge projects

    Portugal’s environment minister proposes beach maps to avoid sun‑shade disputes, while Beja and Lisbon launch climate‑refuge projects and Lisbon adopts a €8.2 bn Climate Contract 2030 to cut emissions and keep

  51. [HEALTH] 12 sources
    Portugal's July heat wave triggers excess deaths and nationwide health alerts

    Portugal's July heat wave caused excess deaths, increased emergency calls and hospital alerts, while the navy reported record sea temperatures off Faro.

  52. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Portugal heatwave intensifies food waste and drives IPMA's satellite contract renewal

    Portugal's heatwave boosts food waste and prompts IPMA to sign a €4 million EUMETSAT satellite contract, enhancing climate‑product services amid red‑level heat alerts.

  53. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Portugal's schools and public services face heatwave and exam disruptions

    Portugal reports schools, courts and health centres lacking cooling during a heatwave, while parents petition to annul national exams after digital grading failures.

  54. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Lisbon and surrounding municipalities record hazardous ozone levels

    Ozone levels above 180 µg/m³ were recorded across Lisbon, Amadora, Loures and Vila Franca de Xira, prompting health warnings for vulnerable residents.

  55. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Portugal doctors’ union says health system ready amid heat wave

    Portugal's doctors’ union says the health system is prepared for the heat wave, notes no rise in emergencies, but urges better protection for elderly care homes and permanent staffing solutions.

  56. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Eight Fatalities Recorded on Portuguese Beaches Over Two-Month Summer Period

    Eight people died on Portuguese beaches from drowning or sudden illness between May and June, prompting safety warnings after 376 rescues and 492 first‑aid actions.

  57. [HEALTH] 10 sources
    Portugal extends red heat alerts to nine districts amid extreme temperatures

    Portugal’s red heat alert now covers nine districts as temperatures near 44 °C; the government maintains a national alert, restricts machinery, opens climate shelters and ramps up fire‑fighting readiness.

  58. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Portugal hospitals and health officials act on prolonged heat wave

    Portugal's hospitals are boosting readiness as a two‑week heat wave looms, while doctors urge a VAT cut on air‑conditioners to aid public health response.

  59. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Portugal declares heat alert, bans machinery in agriculture and forests

    Portugal issued a heat alert, banning agricultural and forest machinery, burning and fireworks as temperatures rise to 44 °C across several districts.

  60. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Lisbon closes parks and shifts festival as extreme heat alert hits the city

    Lisbon imposed a red heat alert, closing 13 parks including Monsanto and moving the Lisb‑On festival to Eduardo VII Park to mitigate fire risk amid temperatures up to 44 °C.

  61. [HEALTH] 7 sources
    Portuguese municipalities open cooling shelters amid extreme heat

    Portuguese towns open cooling shelters, water points and extended services for vulnerable people as a red‑heat alert brings temperatures up to 44 °C.

  62. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Rondônia and Portugal brace for extreme heat this week

    Rondônia, Brazil, may hit 36 °C this week, while Portugal faces a week‑long heat wave with up to 44 °C and orange alerts across multiple districts.

  63. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Portugal warns of heat wave, urges fire prevention and public safety

    Portugal's president urged heat‑wave precautions, raising civil‑protection to level 3 and warning against fires, barbecues, and careless use of equipment as temperatures soar.

  64. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Portugal braces for intense Iberian coastal heat wave

    Portugal prepares for a week‑long heat wave with temperatures up to 44 °C, issuing orange alerts and warning of health risks, while CPSA urges creation of cooling centres.

  65. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Portugal lifeguard federation warns of rising drowning risk amid heat wave

    Portugal’s lifeguard federation warns that a heat wave with temperatures up to 43 °C could raise drowning deaths, urging supervised swimming and inclusion of the risk in public alerts.

  66. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Portugal unveils heat‑wave health plan with municipal cooling shelters

    Portugal’s government is launching a heat‑wave health plan that will create municipal cooling shelters for the elderly and vulnerable as temperatures near 40 °C, with the PCP welcoming the measures but calling‑

  67. [HEALTH] 9 sources
    Portugal issues heat, pollen and UV alerts across mainland districts

    Portugal’s IPMA issued a yellow heat warning for seven districts, while SPAIC flagged elevated pollen across the mainland and forecasts show very high UV‑index values countrywide through early July.

  68. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Portugal's courts grapple with extreme heat, prompting trial delays

    Portugal's court rooms face temperatures over 40 °C, lack air‑conditioning and water, leading to trial delays; the judicial staff union demands urgent action.

  69. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Portugal bracing for extreme heat before cooling front ahead of São João celebrations

    Portugal expects extreme heat up to 43 °C on 23 June, then a cooling front with rain and thunderstorms from 24 June, bringing milder night-time temperatures for São João celebrations.

  70. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Portugal Issues Orange Heat Alerts as Temperatures Near 42°C

    A severe European heat wave pushes temps toward 40‑42 °C, leading France to restrict alcohol, Germany to issue alerts, and Portugal’s IPMA to place several districts under orange heat warnings with increased消防巡

  71. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Portugal warned of elevated pollen levels across most regions through June 25

    Portugal’s SPAIC forecasts moderate to high pollen across most of the mainland until 25 June, with high risk in Alentejo, Vila Real, Coimbra and Castelo Branco; low levels in the Algarve and autonomous islands.

  72. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Portugal Minister Urges Fire Prevention as Heat Wave Triggers Health Risks

    Portugal’s interior minister warned of extreme heat (30‑40 °C) and urged the public to avoid fireworks, burning and machinery use as fire risk rises, while the government ramps up forest‑clearance and safety‑s‑

  73. [HEALTH] 10 sources
    Portugal declares maximum fire danger for 23 municipalities amid heatwave

    IPMA puts 23 Portuguese municipalities in maximum fire danger as a heat wave brings up to 44 °C; ministers warn of drastic measures and bans on fireworks, while emergency services boost resources.

  74. [INTERNATIONAL] 19 sources
    Spain and Portugal brace for record-breaking summer heat wave

    Spain and Portugal face a record summer heat wave with forecasts above 40 °C, tropical nights and heightened wildfire risk across both countries.

  75. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Portugal's IPMA warns of heightened wildfire danger across 22 districts

    Portugal's IPMA has placed 22 municipalities under very high wildfire risk, warning the danger will rise through the weekend, while local mayors cite lingering forest debris after winter storms as a threat of a

  76. [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Portugal Issues Yellow Alerts for Multiple Districts Amid Storm Risks

    IPMA placed twelve Portuguese districts under yellow alerts for rain and thunderstorms, while the PCP launched a parliamentary mission in Leiria and Coimbra to assess storm damage and call for faster aid.

  77. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Portugal postpones São João da Pesqueira festival amid forecasted thunderstorms

    São João da Pesqueira’s Day of Foral was postponed as IPMA warned of thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain across northern and central Portugal on 14 June, with a yellow alert for Alentejo.

  78. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Heat wave sparks fire alerts across Portugal, Spain, France, Italy

    A heat wave with temperatures up to 40 °C is sweeping southern Europe, prompting fire‑danger alerts in Portugal, Spain, France and Italy, while health advisories warn vulnerable groups and innovators test 3‑D‑‑

  79. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Portugal under very high UV radiation alert through Monday

    Portugal's mainland, Madeira and the Azores are under a very‑high UV radiation alert until Monday, with temperatures up to 40 °C; health officials urge sun protection measures.

  80. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Portugal heatwave triggers extreme temperatures, UV and fire danger warnings

    Portugal's heatwave brings 38‑40 °C temperatures, very high UV levels and maximum fire danger across 160+ municipalities, prompting yellow warnings and safety advice.

  81. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Portugal under very high UV radiation and heat‑wave alerts

    Portugal faces very high UV radiation and a heatwave, prompting health alerts, public protection advice and increased hospital activity.

  82. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Portugal faces maximum rural fire danger across 100 municipalities

    IPMA warns Portugal of extreme heat, low humidity and strong winds, placing about 100 municipalities in 12 districts at maximum rural fire danger and issuing bans on open burning and equipment use.

  83. [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Portugal heatwave pushes mainland temperatures toward 40 °C

    Portugal mainland faces a heatwave from 10‑13 June 2026, with temps up to 40 °C, yellow alerts for all districts, and isolated thunderstorms in the interior.

  84. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Portugal heat surge drives car AC fuel warnings and UV protection alerts

    Portugal’s heat wave leads to advice on fuel‑hungry car AC use and heightened UV‑radiation warnings for public health.

  85. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Portugal flags 25 municipalities as maximum wildfire risk

    IPMA has declared 25 Portuguese municipalities at maximum wildfire risk, with high danger persisting through the weekend amid strong winds and warm temperatures.

  86. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Portugal launches satellite‑based fire susceptibility map for 2026 season

    Portugal’s A Minha Terra unveiled a 10‑m satellite fire‑risk map for 2026, covering all 3,049 mainland parishes and highlighting elevated fuel loads in one‑third of them, especially two‑thirds of interior Algar

  87. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Portugal braces for near‑40 °C heat wave as subtropical air mass arrives

    Portugal will face a subtropical heat wave from June 10, with temperatures climbing to near 40 °C in the interior, especially the Douro and Tagus valleys, prompting health warnings and fire‑risk restrictions.

  88. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Portugal and Spain brace for heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 38 °C

    A heatwave will hit Portugal (up to 36 °C) and Spain (up to 38 °C, some areas near 40 °C), following a month that saw 101 heat‑related deaths in Spain.

  89. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Portugal sees temperature drop and gusty winds as June front moves inland

    Portugal's IPMA forecasts a June front that will lower temperatures by up to 7 °C, bring strong 70 km/h winds, and return rain to the mainland.

  90. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Portugal heatwave triggers yellow warnings and fire risk

    Portugal faces a 38‑39 °C heatwave; IPMA issued yellow warnings nationwide and fire risk reached maximum in seven Faro districts.

  91. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Portugal hit by intense heat wave with temperatures up to 39 °C

    Portugal faces a heat wave with highs of 38‑39 °C, yellow alerts and fire danger, amid a Europe‑wide temperature surge.

  92. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Portugal faces high fire danger as temperatures climb to 38°C

    Portugal's IPMA warns of maximum fire danger in the Algarve as temperatures rise to 38 °C, urging protective measures.

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