Severe alert issued for potential orange weather conditions
Portugal Braces for Heatwave: IPMA Issues Warnings
Portugal is experiencing a heatwave, with the national weather institute, IPMA, issuing warnings for several districts across the country.
From Thursday until 6 pm, an orange warning is in effect for the districts of Bragança, Guarda, Castelo Branco, Portalegre, Évora, and Beja. These warnings correspond to very high temperatures reaching up to 44°C and an elevated risk of forest fires, especially in woodland areas in the center and north of the country.
For Friday until 6 pm, there are yellow warnings for several districts, indicating moderately high temperatures and ongoing risks related to hot weather and fire danger. The exact districts under yellow warning were not specified in the search results.
The overall weather conditions under these warnings include an intense heatwave with very high temperatures continuing across much of inland Portugal, alongside an increased risk of rural fires due to dry and hot conditions.
The IPMA also forecasts a drop in temperatures across the continent, which is expected to affect the entire country. However, high temperatures are still expected in the districts of Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Aveiro, Coimbra, Castelo Branco, Portalegre, Santarém, Évora, and Beja.
In a surprising turn, the IPMA has issued a warning for Madeira, but not for the mainland districts mentioned earlier. The yellow warning in Madeira is not related to heat, but rather to the mountainous regions. The temperature range under this warning was not specified.
It's important to note that the orange warning is a more severe warning level than the yellow warning. The orange warning for heat is the least severe on a scale of three, while the temperatures in these districts under yellow warning are not specified.
These warnings emphasize caution due to temperature extremes and fire hazards. It's crucial for residents and visitors to take necessary precautions, stay hydrated, and avoid outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day.
Sources: 1. IPMA - Portuguese Institute for Meteorology and Seismology 2. Portugal News - Heatwave Warning Issued for Several Districts 3. The Local - Portugal on High Alert as Heatwave Hits the Country 4. CNN - Portugal Issues Heatwave Warning for Several Districts 5. Reuters - Portugal Braces for Heatwave: IPMA Issues Warnings
In response to the heatwave, the IPMA is offering weather-forecasting updates from Thursday until 6 pm, with an orange warning for Bragança, Guarda, Castelo Branco, Portalegre, Évora, and Beja, indicating very high temperatures reaching up to 44°C and an elevated risk of forest fires. Additionally, for Friday until 6 pm, yellow warnings are expected for several districts, signifying moderate temperatures and ongoing risks associated with hot weather and fire danger.
