The weather in mainland Portugal will be affected between this Tuesday (March 17) and Saturday by Storm Therese, with forecasts of occasionally intense rain accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds, and increased sea agitation, the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) indicated this Monday (16). In a statement, the IPMA notes that Storm Therese will be centered west of mainland Portugal, affecting weather conditions from late Tuesday afternoon through Saturday. Starting Tuesday, increased cloud cover is expected across the territory, with a possibility of showers by late afternoon, most likely along the southern coast. On Wednesday, the storm will bring showers, particularly in the central and southern regions and mainly along the coast, which may be locally intense and accompanied by thunderstorms. Winds will shift between the east and south quadrants, increasing in intensity with gusts up to 65 km/h in coastal areas and highlands. Regarding sea conditions, the IPMA expects a temporary increase in wave height on the west coast, with northwest waves potentially reaching nearly four meters. No weather warnings have been issued yet due to a high degree of uncertainty regarding the storm's position, which will influence the location and amount of precipitation. It took only 15 days for this February to become the rainiest month in the last 47 years.