Entire continental areas face significant risks from harmful UV radiation exposure
Hot Weather and Maximum Fire Risk Warning in Portugal
According to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), temperatures are set to rise across the country today, with Évora and Santarém predicted to reach a maximum of 42 degrees. Aveiro, however, will experience milder weather, with a maximum temperature of 28 degrees.
The IPMA's forecast also indicates generally clear skies today, but more cloudiness is expected along the western coastal strip. From late afternoon, the wind will be moderate northwesterly along the west coast, and especially strong north of Cabo Espichel in the afternoon. The wind will blow generally weak from the east.
The hot weather conditions have increased the risk of rural fires, particularly in the southern regions and the Tagus Valley. Bragança, Viseu, and Castelo Branco are currently at maximum fire risk, according to the IPMA. The exact municipalities at maximum risk in the south of Portugal were not directly listed in the search results, but the maximum classification affects parts of southern Portugal.
The GNR (National Republican Guard) is monitoring landowners for compliance with fuel management rules designed to prevent fires. Failure to clear land by the end of the month may result in fines.
Given the very high UV index expected in many regions, the IPMA recommends taking protective measures such as avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun, wearing protective clothing, using sunscreen, and seeking shade, especially during peak sunlight hours. It is particularly important to take these precautions around the summer solstice when UV levels peak and cloud cover is minimal. The IPMA also advises against exposing children to the sun in very high risk regions.
For those in very high risk regions, the IPMA recommends the use of sunglasses with UV filter, hat, 't-shirt', umbrella, and sunscreen. It is important to remember to take these precautions seriously to ensure a safe and enjoyable summer.
[1] Source: IPMA website, accessed on [insert date].
- What about the impact of the hot weather on health-and-wellness? According to the IPMA, it's crucial to take protective measures such as wear protective clothing, use sunscreen, and seek shade, especially during peak sunlight hours, due to the very high UV index expected in many regions.
- In terms of science, climate-change and weather patterns are causing increased maximum fire risk, particularly in southern regions and the Tagus Valley, as predicted by the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).
- For skin-care enthusiasts, it's important to note that the environmental-science sector warns that UV levels peak around the summer solstice, when cloud cover is minimal, emphasizing the use of sunglasses with UV filter, hat, 't-shirt', umbrella, and sunscreen, particularly in very high risk regions.
