The article reports that Portugal is experiencing weather disturbances caused by Depression Therese, which is centered west of mainland Portugal. From Tuesday to Saturday, the country faces heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds (up to 65 km/h), and increased sea agitation, particularly along the southern coast. Several regions, including Setúbal, Leiria, Lisbon, Beja, and Faro, have been issued yellow weather warnings for rain and wind, with Faro experiencing gusts up to 100 km/h and sea waves reaching 2 to 2.5 meters. Madeira also faces heavy showers and sea unrest, prompting yellow warnings. Meanwhile, the Azores archipelago is hit by an unusual cold episode with low temperatures between 3°C and 9°C, accompanied by sea agitation and strong winds, leading to orange and yellow warnings. The weather impact is linked to the passage of Depression Therese, which is expected to cause significant maritime and atmospheric disturbances across Portugal and its islands.
Depression Therese brings heavy rain and wind; 3 degrees in the Azores - News Room USA | LNG in Northern BC
Tuesday, 17 March 2026RSS





