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Rough seas and snowfall: IPMA issues warnings from north to south of the country

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Rough seas and snowfall: IPMA issues warnings from north to south of the country

IPMA has issued a yellow warning for rough seas in 10 districts. Eight districts remain under a yellow warning due to snowfall.

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What is IPMA?

IPMA is the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera), the national agency for weather, marine forecasts and climate monitoring. Residents should watch its forecasts and warnings during storms, heatwaves or cold snaps because IPMA issues official advisories used by services, transport operators and local authorities.