Following a period of warm Easter weather, the IPMA forecasts a shift to rain, thunderstorms, cooler temperatures, and dust across mainland Portugal starting Monday.
Rain, falling temperatures and dust: after the Easter sun and heat, the weather is set to change
Sunday, 5 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
IPMA (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera) is Portugal's national authority for weather, ocean, and climate monitoring. It produces weather forecasts, issues severe weather warnings, monitors seismic activity, and provides marine and atmospheric data.
IPMA uses a four-level color-coded warning system: green (no risk), yellow (potential risk), orange (moderate-to-high risk), and red (extreme risk). These warnings cover conditions such as heavy rain, strong winds, extreme heat, cold snaps, rough seas, and snow.
Residents should monitor IPMA forecasts during storm season (typically October–March) and heatwaves (July–August). IPMA bulletins are used by civil protection authorities, transport operators, and local councils to make decisions about road closures, school suspensions, and evacuation orders.
Website: ipma.pt
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- IPMA forecasts rain and a drop in temperature in mainland Portugal • Correio da Manhã
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- Return of rain and even thunderstorms: a "temperature rollercoaster" is on the way • CNN Portugal
