According to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), about 40 municipalities in the districts of Faro, Portalegre, Castelo Branco, Guarda, Viseu and Bragança are at maximum risk of rural fires this Monday.
IPMA has also placed several municipalities in all districts of mainland Portugal at very high fire risk.
The highest maximum temperature forecast for this Monday will be reached in Evora with 37 degrees Celsius, followed by Castelo Branco and Beja with 36, Portalegre with 35 and Santarem with 34.
IPMA estimates that fire danger will remain in some areas until at least Friday.
This risk, defined by IPMA, has five levels, from low to maximum. Calculations are made on the basis of air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and the amount of precipitation over the past 24 hours.
IPMA forecasts for Monday on the continent generally partly cloudy, light to moderate winds and a drop in temperatures in the Algarve, especially maximums, and a slight increase in the rest of the territory.
Minimum temperatures will range from 12 degrees (in Leiria) to 21 (in Faro), and maximum temperatures from 23 (in Aveiro) to 37 (in Evora).
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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