The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has increased the number of yellow warning areas from seven to ten until Wednesday due to a cold weather forecast, including Évora, Santarém and Beja.
The areas of Bragança, Viseu, Évora, Guarda, Vila Real, Santarém, Beja are currently under yellow warning due to “keeping low minimum temperatures” until 09:00, according to the IPMA statement. on Wednesday, Castelo Branco, Aveiro and Portalegre.
A yellow warning, the least severe, is issued by the IPMA whenever a risk situation arises for certain weather-dependent activities.
For this Sunday, the forecast for the continent is light and scattered rain in the central and southern regions with the formation of fog or morning fog and ice or hoarfrost, especially in the interior of the north and center.
Despite the expected increase in maximum temperature, especially in the northern and central regions, and a slight increase in minimum temperature, a sharp overnight cooling is expected.
According to IPMA forecasts, the National Emergency and Civil Protection Administration (ANEPC) has warned the public about the risks of inhaled gas poisoning due to inadequate ventilation and fires in homes as a result of misuse or malfunction of fireplaces and braziers. electrical circuits.
Civil Protection also draws attention to the danger of slippery floors and the possible formation of water and ice sheets, as well as the possibility of falling branches or trees due to strong winds.
The ANEPC also advises citizens to avoid prolonged exposure to the cold, wear multiple layers of clothing, and exercise caution about outdoor physical activity.