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Thermometers will reach 37ºC in Portugal and "tropical nights" are planned

Thermometers will reach 37ºC in Portugal and "tropical nights" are planned

The good weather has already arrived in Portugal and the temperatures are also rising. The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has just released its forecast bulletin: temperatures will reach in places up to 37ºC in broad daylight, and the nights will also be hot with values ​​above 20ºC. The IPMA announces that these nights will be "tropical" and recalls the measures to be taken in the event of high heat. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about this heat wave and its tropical nights.

Red alert for Lisbon and Leiria: 14-meter waves expected

Red alert for Lisbon and Leiria: 14-meter waves expected

The IPMA (Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere) has issued a red alert bulletin for the districts of Lisbon te Leiria and the rest of the coastal districts will also be affected by an orange swell alert. Outdoor activities are strongly discouraged. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about this red weather alert in Portugal.

Storm Barbara: all of Continental Portugal under orange weather alert, 130 km/h expected

Storm Barbara: all of Continental Portugal under orange weather alert, 130 km/h expected

The IPMA (Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere) has issued an orange alert bulletin for the whole of mainland Portugal, due to the heavy rains and wind that will hit the country with the arrival of storm Barbara. The gusts will reach 130 km / h and encourage the authorities to call for caution. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about this orange weather alert in Portugal due to storm Barbara.

Algarve on maximum alert for fire risk until Tuesday

Algarve on maximum alert for fire risk until Tuesday

Fires are not uncommon in June in Portugal, and they can be extremely dangerous. We must remember those of Pedragão Grande 3 years ago who had claimed the lives of dozens of people. Today the IPMA (Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere) has put 4 municipalities of Algarve on maximum alert for fire risk, the highest level on the alert scale set up by the Portuguese authorities. The trend will worsen over the weekend with 7 Algarve municipalities on maximum fire alert, and the entire region at least at high risk. The Portuguese authorities call for the greatest caution. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about this maximum fire risk alert.

8 districts of Portugal under weather alert for extreme warm and UV radiation

8 districts of Portugal under weather alert for extreme warm and UV radiation

The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has just issued a heat alert for 8 districts in Portugal. The IPMA predicts "the persistence of high maximum temperature values", with temperatures that will reach 35 degrees this Tuesday inland, without falling below 20º overnight. This alert will be orange for Madeira, the second most serious in Portugal, and will be yellow for the rest of the districts under alert. Also, the whole of Portugal will be under UV alert, harmful to the skin. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you everything about this hot weather alert in 8 districts.

Sahara heat wave hits Portugal: + 37º expected this Sunday, police worried

Sahara heat wave hits Portugal: + 37º expected this Sunday, police worried

The state of emergency ends in Portugal and a heat arrives at the same time. This Saturday is already a pleasant day from a temperature point of view, but Sunday will see peaks and perhaps break heat records in some places. The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) has indeed warned of the arrival of a heat wave from the Sahara Desert, bringing with it an increase in temperatures which will reach 37ºC in places. The Portuguese police, for their part, are concerned about the non-compliance with protective measures. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about this heat wave from the Sahara.

Impressive waterspouts in Sesimbra and Viana do Castelo

Impressive waterspouts in Sesimbra and Viana do Castelo

A waterspout is a column of air mixed with water rotating over a body of water, forming a small tornado. This impressive phenomenon is rather rare but it has been spotted twice in Portugal: in Sesimbra and in Viana do Castelo. The images of these waterspouts toured social networks. Although the phenomenon is not usual, IPMA (Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere) had warned of their possible arrival. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about these waterspouts.

Check out all the discounts in highway tolls in Portugal

Check out all the discounts in highway tolls in Portugal

The Portuguese Minister for Territorial Cohesion has announced the introduction of reductions in the tolls of motorways in the interior regions. This measure aims to "improve the mobility of people" in these territories and to promote their connection "to the rest of the country". This intention was revealed by the Minister of Territorial Cohesion, Ana Abrunhosa. These reductions will be granted according to the frequency of use of these highways: the more you take these tolls, the greater the reduction granted. This reduction system does not apply to all motorways in the country. It covers, according to the Portuguese executive's own information, the internal motorways, but also the A28 which runs along the coast and Via do Infante. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about the reductions in motorway tolls.

Orange weather alert in Portugal for intense rain, strong wind and heavy swell

Orange weather alert in Portugal for intense rain, strong wind and heavy swell

The winter storms are linked and Portugal is not spared. Indeed, six districts of mainland Portugal will, from 9:00 pm this Sunday, on orange alert due to the forecast of heavy rain, wind and maritime swell. This was revealed by the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) in its press release. Gusts will reach 85 km / h and waves will reach 10 meters. Snow and floods are also feared and the ANEPP has issued an alert for the populations concerned. The orange alert will be in place until Tuesday 3:00 am. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about this new orange weather alert.

Orange weather alert for 7 districts of Portugal

Orange weather alert for 7 districts of Portugal

The weather will not be mild at the start of this week in Portugal and we will have to be careful. The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has issued an orange alert, the second most serious, for 7 districts in Portugal due to the bad weather conditions. The IPMA indicates that the waves can reach 1 meter high. The bad weather will persist until Tuesday morning and almost the entire Portuguese coastline will be under orange alert until then. Which regions are placed on orange alert? What precautions should be taken ? Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you all about this orange weather alert.

Storm Gloria : 4 districts under wind alert in Portugal, Coimbra devastated and 4 dead in Spain under maximum alert

Storm Gloria : 4 districts under wind alert in Portugal, Coimbra devastated and 4 dead in Spain under maximum alert

Storm Gloria is hitting Spain and Portugal hard, and has already caused its first casualties. Portugal remains under yellow alert due to strong wind with gusts which will reach 110 km / h. IPMA points out that Storm Gloria is a rare Mediterranean episode for the month of January. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about Storm Gloria and the yellow alert in Portugal.

Red alert for 5 regions in Portugal : rain, thunderstorm, flood and 130 km/h winds expected this Thursday

Red alert for 5 regions in Portugal : rain, thunderstorm, flood and 130 km/h winds expected this Thursday

The weather is getting worse in Portugal and we'll have to be careful! Indeed, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) issued a red alert, the most serious, for 5 regions of Portugal because of the forecast of heavy persistent rains and the risk of flood expected this Thursday. Thunderstorms will also be present, and IPMA says winds will reach 130 km / h in the Minho region. The bad will persist until Saturday and almost the entire country will be under orange alert until then. Which regions are placed on red alert? What precautions should be taken ? Lisbob, the expatriate assistant to Portugal, tells you all about this red alert.

Storm "Elsa": Orange alert for five districts in Portugal because of who brings rain, wind and thunder

Storm "Elsa": Orange alert for five districts in Portugal because of who brings rain, wind and thunder

Bad weather continues in Portugal, with the arrival of the storm "Elsa". Five districts of mainland Portugal are indeed on orange alert this Wednesday because of the forecast of heavy persistent rains which could be accompanied by thunderstorms, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA). The regions of Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Vila Real and Aveiro will be under orange alert between 6 p.m. Wednesday and 0 a.m. Thursday. The rain also led the IPMA to issue a yellow warning for the districts of Viseu, Guarda, Castelo Branco, Coimbra and Leiria until 3 am Thursday. Strong winds will also be there. What is the weather forecast for Portugal for the next few days? Which regions are affected by the yellow and orange alerts? Lisbob, the expatriate assistant to Portugal, tells you all about the warning issued by the IPMA.

Rain, snow and strong winds in Portugal : severe weather warning for the next 48 hours

Rain, snow and strong winds in Portugal : severe weather warning for the next 48 hours

The Portuguese Civil Protection warned this Sunday of a worsening of the weather in the next 48 hours, with episodes of rain, the possibility of snowfall and strong winds. In the northern and central regions, rain or showers are expected, which continue on Monday with sometimes heavy showers on the continent and even thunderstorms. According to the weather forecast, snow could be expected above 1400/1600 meters in late Sunday afternoon. The strong wind will also be there. What are the weather forecasts for the next few days in Portugal? Which regions are affected by the weather warning issued by the Portuguese Civil Protection? Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you everything about the weather for the next 48 hours.

Yellow weather alert for 12 regions of Portugal for wind, rain and snow

Yellow weather alert for 12 regions of Portugal for wind, rain and snow

The weather is getting worse in Portugal and one will have to be careful in the coming days. Indeed, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA), 12 districts of mainland Portugal will be on yellow alert this Wednesday because of the difficult weather conditions that will run until Saturday. Rain, wind and snow prompt the IPMA to set up the yellow alert level. What are the weather forecasts for the next few days in Portugal? Which regions are affected by this orange alert? Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you everything about this yellow alert issued by IPMA.

Orange weather alert for 7 regions of Portugal for wind, rain and rough sea

Orange weather alert for 7 regions of Portugal for wind, rain and rough sea

Autumn is very present in Portugal and it will be necessary to pay attention during the next days. Indeed, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA), seven districts of mainland Portugal will be on orange alert this Tuesday because of the difficult weather conditions that will run until Wednesday. What is the weather forecast for the next days in Portugal ? Which regions are affected by this orange alert ? Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you everything about this orange alert issued by IPMA.

Weather: Six districts on orange alert in Portugal, snow in the mountains

Weather: Six districts on orange alert in Portugal, snow in the mountains

Weather conditions have worsened in Portugal and the authorities have decided to move some districts on orange alert. Indeed the districts of Guarda, Setúbal, Santarém, Lisbon, Castelo Branco and Portalegre will today be on orange alert and this in the morning, due to sometimes strong and persistent rain, according to IPMA (Portuguese Institute of the Sea and of the atmosphere). The districts of Guarda, Setúbal, Santarém, Lisbon, Castelo Branco and Portalegre will today be under the orange alert in the morning, due to periods of heavy and persistent rains, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Sea. 'atmosphere. The orange alert level, the second most serious, will take effect in the districts of Setúbal, Santarém, Lisbon and Portalegre between 09:00 and 18:00 and in Guarda and Castelo Branco between 12:00 and 21:00. Bob, the expatriate's assistant in Portugal, tells you all about this wet and cool weather.

Weather forecast : cold, wind and snow wave in Portugal

Weather forecast : cold, wind and snow wave in Portugal

If you live in Portugal, you have to bring out the big jackets. The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) has unveiled its forecasts for the coming days and the least we can say is that summer is beautiful and finished well. Indeed a sharp fall in temperatures is expected throughout Portugal and will also affect other European countries. A cold air mass coming from Iceland is responsible for this rather cool weather for a last weekend of October. Wind, cold but also snow! What is the weather forecast for Portugal? Bob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, tells you everything.

Summer weather in Portugal : July is the coolest for 30 years, the rest of the summer does not look better

Summer weather in Portugal : July is the coolest for 30 years, the rest of the summer does not look better

For both tourists and expats, it will have been clear to anyone that this year's 2018 weather in Portugal is far from the best we've seen. A very wet and long winter, a non-existent spring, and now a shy summer. The figures confirm this impression of bad weather: the month of July 2018 is the coolest in 30 years. The reason ? A bad positioning of the Azores anticyclone that brings less warm air than usual. Will the weather improve in the coming days and weeks? Will temperatures finally climb this year? Bob, the expatriate's assistant in Portugal, tells you everything about this cool and shy summer.


Weather: negative temperatures and snow in Alentejo

Weather: negative temperatures and snow in Alentejo

Who said that living in Portugal was synonymous with sun and heat all year long? Indeed winters are sometimes rough especially in the lands and north of Portugal. From this weekend a stream of polar air from northern Europe will reach Portugal and will cause a significant drop in the thermometer. Plan gloves and hat because Bob, the Expats Personal Assistant in Lisbon and Portugal, tells you everything.