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There are six districts on the mainland under a yellow warning due to rough sea conditions
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.
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 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.
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
The meteorological institute has issued red warnings for extremely rough seas — with swells up to 15 metres — for Porto, Braga and Viana do Castelo overnight from Friday into Saturday, while the broader west coast remains on orange. The three districts will be downgraded to an orange warning between 03:00 and 18:00 on Saturday. Authorities warn of significant risk to maritime operations, coastal infrastructure and public safety; residents and mariners are advised to avoid the shore, follow local advisories and expect disruptions to ferry services and port activity.
The Eikborg lost its rudder on Tuesday and is about 40 kilometres off the Portuguese coast.
Waves could reach up to 14 metres.
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.
These are some of the effects of the passage of Storm Ingrid across mainland Portugal.
Ditches and sand mounds have been placed on the beach to serve as a barrier. Civil Protection recommends caution.
Sea conditions are expected to worsen over the next few hours.
In Nazaré, the Civil Protection system is on “maximum alert” due to forecasts of worsening sea conditions from the afternoon onwards.
Depression Ingrid will reach Portugal from Thursday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, snow at higher elevations and extremely rough seas with waves up to 15 metres. IPMA has issued a red warning for the entire coastline for dangerous coastal conditions and a yellow warning for heavy rain at times; authorities and emergency services are urging the public to avoid coastal areas and follow safety guidance. Impacts may include flooding, coastal damage and transport disruption.
Waves may reach up to 5 metres in height.
Waves may reach a maximum height of 10 metres in the north-west.
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.
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.
