Several roads are flooded and closed to traffic. The Special Emergency Plan for Floods in the Tagus Basin has been activated at the yellow alert level.
Emergency flood plan activated for the Tagus basin

Context & Explainers

A yellow warning is the lowest alert level in IPMA's four-tier color-coded weather warning system (green → yellow → orange → red). It signals weather conditions that are potentially dangerous but not unusual for the region and season.
Yellow warnings are issued for moderate rainfall, gusty winds (typically 60–90 km/h), moderate heat, or waves above 4 meters. They are district-specific and time-limited. While they do not typically require emergency measures, they indicate conditions that could cause localized disruption — slower traffic, minor flooding in low-lying areas, or isolated power outages.
When a yellow warning is active, residents should take common-sense precautions: secure outdoor furniture, allow extra travel time, and stay informed via IPMA and ANEPC updates. Yellow warnings can be upgraded to orange or red if conditions worsen.










