Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere

“temperatures soaring to 43°C in some regions of the country.”

“The average temperature is expected to run 3°C to 7°C above normal across mainland Portugal, the IPMA says, highlighting increases of 5°C to 7°C in central regions and the Alentejo.”

“In inland Alentejo, daytime highs will remain above 40°C from 1 to at least 7 July.”

“Over this period, eight districts are expected to reach or exceed 40°C: Braga, Coimbra, Castelo Branco, Santarém, Lisbon, Portalegre, Évora and Beja.”

“the coast is also expected to be hit by the high temperatures, especially from Wednesday, with highs between 35°C and 38°C.”

“Minimum temperatures will range between 12°C and 17°C at the beginning of the week”

“rising above 20°C in inland areas from Tuesday and in other regions from Thursday.”

“the IPMA has issued yellow alerts for the districts of Guarda, Castelo Branco, Portalegre, Évora and Beja from this Monday.”

“On Tuesday these alerts will be extended to Bragança and Vila Real, and will apply to the remaining mainland districts from Wednesday.”