Heat Warning Issued for Braganza, Guarda, and Vila Real Regions Due to High Temperatures
Hotter Days Ahead: IPMA Extends Yellow Alert for Multiple Districts
Keeping rising temperatures in mind, the Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA) expanded the yellow alert, starting this weekend, to include the districts of Guarda, Bragança, and Vila Real. Originally, the alert was issued for districts such as Faro, Beja, Évora, Portalegre, and Castelo Branco, since last Friday.
The yellow alert for Bragança, Guarda, and Vila Real will be in effect from 12:00 pm on Monday until 9:00 pm on Tuesday, June 10, as announced in a statement by the IPMA. Meanwhile, the yellow alert for Faro is already active and will remain so until 9:00 pm on Sunday, June 9. In contrast, for Beja, Évora, Portalegre, and Castelo Branco, the alert remains in force from 9:00 am on Sunday until 9:00 pm on Monday.
- Sizzling Summer Days: Advice to Stay Safe Under the Blazing Sun
In response to the prediction of high temperatures, the Direção-Geral de Saúde advises the public to stay well-hydrated, don loose and fresh clothes, and reapply sunscreen every two hours. It's also crucial to avoid sun exposure during peak hours, i.e., between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm, and to pay special attention to the elderly, children, and those with chronic illnesses, who should spend time in cooler and shaded environments, according to health officials.
The IPMA predicts that this Sunday will bring maximum temperatures of 38°C in Beja, 37°C in Faro and Évora, and 35°C in Portalegre and Castelo Branco. For Monday, the highest temperatures in Continental Portugal will potentially occur in Braga, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, and Santarém, with temperatures reaching 38°C, according to the IPMA, although the specific temperatures for June 10 and June 11 remain unclear.
Stay tuned to the IPMA or other reliable weather sources for the most current and precise forecasts for these days.
-Insight: Recent weather forecasts predict a rise in temperatures in Portugal during June, which may reach up to 40°C in some areas during the early part of the month[1][2]. Given that typical temperatures in Portugal range from 23°C in the north to 25°C in Lisbon, with the Algarve region averaging 26°C[4], these temperatures are likely to be higher than usual under the current heatwave conditions.
- Environmental science reveals the increased temperatures in Portugal, with the IPMA forecasting potential highs of up to 40°C during early June.
- The sizzling weather is emphasized in the rise of temperatures in various districts, such as Bragança, Guarda, and Vila Real, where the yellow alert for extreme heat continues, as guided by the IPMA's environmental-science analysis.
