Coastal safety news in Portugal

Storm Ingrid reaches Portugal from Thursday afternoon: brings rain, snow and waves up to 15 metres

Seven districts of mainland Portugal under orange warning due to swell

UNESCO warns of tsunami in the Mediterranean in the coming decades... Is Portugal at risk?

UNESCO has issued a warning regarding the potential for a tsunami in the Mediterranean region within the next few decades, raising questions about the vulnerability of Portugal's coastline.

UNESCO warns: tsunami in the Mediterranean is inevitable in the coming decades and Portugal is at risk

UNESCO has issued a warning regarding the high probability of a tsunami occurring in the Mediterranean region within the next few decades, highlighting that Portugal is among the countries at risk.

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Orcas 'caught' swimming near boat in Sesimbra

The presence of these animals has been increasingly frequent along the Portuguese coast. As Correio da Manhã has learned, there was no interaction between the mammals and the vessel.

Seven mainland districts under yellow warning due to rough seas

The warning will remain in effect until 3:00 PM this Thursday

Portugal beach bar may not have conditions to open

Home News Portugal beach bar may not have conditions to open Portugal beach bar may not have conditions to open The president of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) admitted that the "reopening the Moledo beach bar in Caminha, located next to the seawall that collapsed during the winter, will

Aveiro, Coimbra, Leiria and Lisbon under orange warning due to rough seas this weekend

Waves between 4 and 5 metres are expected, according to the IPMA.

Funchal Captaincy extends maritime unrest warnings

Warnings for strong sea swells and winds remain in effect until 06:00 on Friday, the Funchal Captaincy emphasises. It also advises caution when heading out to sea or staying in coastal areas.

Sea level may already be much higher than previously thought

Scientists discover that sea levels have been underestimated and that the threat to coastal areas may arrive sooner.

If you live in these six districts, pay attention to the waves

There are six districts on the mainland under a yellow warning due to rough sea conditions

Six mainland districts under yellow warning due to rough seas

The warning for the districts of Porto, Viana do Castelo, Leiria, Aveiro, Coimbra, and Braga will be in effect from 3:00 PM this Monday until 12:00 AM on Tuesday.

Portugal under weather warning

Home News Portugal under weather warning Portugal under weather warning Six mainland districts are under a yellow warning on 16 and 17 March due to predicted rough seas, with northwest waves expected to reach 4 to 4.

Six mainland districts under warning on Friday and Saturday due to rough seas

Six districts in mainland Portugal will be under a yellow warning on Friday and Saturday due to forecasts of strong sea conditions, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). The warning for the districts of Porto, Viana do Castelo, Leiria, Aveiro, Coimbra, and Braga will be in effect from 9:00 PM on Friday until 6:00 PM on Saturday, due to predicted northwest waves of 4 to 5 metres. The yellow warning is issued by the IPMA whenever there is a risk situation for activities dependent on weather conditions. For today, the IPMA forecasts generally clear skies on the mainland, with morning cloudiness on the north and central coast, generally light winds, morning mist or fog, significant nocturnal cooling, and a slight rise in temperature. Minimum temperatures will range between 4 degrees Celsius (in Bragança) and 10 (in Lisbon and Portalegre), and maximums between 15 (in Guarda, Porto, Aveiro, and Viana do Castelo) and 21 (in Lisbon, Santarém, Setúbal, Évora, and Faro). It took only 15 days for this February to become the rainiest month in the last 47 years. Twelve mainland districts were under a yellow warning due to snow and rough seas.

Weather warning issued in six Portugal districts

Home News Weather warning issued in six Portugal districts Weather warning issued in six Portugal districts Six districts in mainland Portugal will be under a yellow warning on Friday, 13 March, and Saturday, 14 March, due to the forecast of strong sea agitation, according to the Portuguese Insti

Authorities delay tugboat's arrival until the early hours of Thursday to remove cargo ship off Figueira da Foz

The Eikborg lost its rudder on Tuesday and is about 40 kilometres off the Portuguese coast.

Ten coastal districts under red warning until 21:00 due to rough seas, says IPMA

Waves could reach up to 14 metres.

Norwegian tug to tow away rudderless cargo ship

The Port of Figueira da Foz says the tug was hired by the owner of the vessel and of the cargo it carries. Assistance is expected to reach the cargo ship at around 23:00.

Ten districts on red alert due to rough seas

These are some of the effects of the passage of Storm Ingrid across mainland Portugal.

Nazaré Harbour Authority warns of rough seas near the coast

Ditches and sand mounds have been placed on the beach to serve as a barrier. Civil Protection recommends caution.

Red alert in Lisbon with waves up to 15 metres

Sea conditions are expected to worsen over the next few hours.

"It's the equivalent of a ten-storey building": waves in Nazaré could reach 30 metres

In Nazaré, the Civil Protection system is on “maximum alert” due to forecasts of worsening sea conditions from the afternoon onwards.

Ten mainland districts under a yellow warning due to rough seas

Waves may reach up to 5 metres in height.

Funchal: extended warning of rough seas

Forecasts indicate waves reaching up to five metres north of the island and four and a half metres to the south. Authorities warn of precautions to be taken in coastal areas and at sea.

Funchal Harbourmaster extends rough seas warning

Madeira is expected to see waves of up to 5 metres on the north coast and 4.5 metres on the south coast. Authorities ask people to avoid coastal walks and recreational fishing, and to keep boats under observation.