The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) placed the districts of Beja and Setúbal under orange alert today due to heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail. While the instability is expected to persist through the October 5th holiday, forecasts indicate a gradual improvement in weather conditions across the country by Friday.
Orange alert issued for rain and thunderstorms
Sunday, 4 October 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
A red warning is the highest alert level issued by Portugal's weather agency, the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA), used when conditions pose a very high risk to life and property. Under a red warning authorities may close roads, suspend transport and advise people to avoid coastal and flood‑prone areas, so follow civil protection instructions during the Friday–Saturday storm period.
4 sources
- The cold drop will still influence Portugal: rain and thunderstorms before a change in weather by FridayMeteored Portugal ·
- Beja and Setúbal under orange alert due to rain and thunderstormscnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- Setúbal and Beja under orange alert due to thunderstorms and heavy rainrtp.pt ·
- The week brings rain, but temperatures remain high. Maximums could reach 29ºCdn.pt ·
