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

IPMA extends yellow precipitation warning for the Algarve until midnight

Low-pressure system forecast for the 8th changes course but will still bring heavy rain to Portugal

The coming days are not expected to bring an extreme scenario, but the low-pressure system forecast for Sunday still warrants attention: although it no longer appears set to track directly over mainland Portugal, it should pass to the north of the Iberian Peninsula and influence the weather.

Do you live in the North or Centre? Be on alert from 00:00 to 03:00. Live in the South? Then from 03:00 to 06:00

Meteorologist Maria João Frada explains that the coming early hours will bring strong winds and heavy rainfall, especially between midnight and 06:00. Although it is not an extreme event, the risk is increased because the ground is already saturated, with several days of rain forecast and river flooding considered inevitable.

'Monsoons?' Whole country under yellow warning for heavy rain

Some are already talking about a 'monsoon' phase on the Iberian Peninsula: it's expected to rain every day this week (and probably next). Snow, strong winds and rough seas are also on the way.

IPMA forecasts heavy rain from Sunday; Civil Protection advises removal of belongings and animals

There will be a week of intense, persistent rain across mainland Portugal, especially in the north and centre, areas already affected by the low‑pressure system ‘Kristin’. Civil Protection warns people to remove belongings and animals from flood‑prone areas and recommends preventive measures, while the APA anticipates higher‑than‑usual river flows in several catchments.

Several districts under warnings for rain, wind, snow and rough seas

Several districts of mainland Portugal remain, from today until Monday, under various warnings for rough seas, rain, strong winds and snowfall, the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) said.

08:00 — Several districts under IPMA warnings from today until Monday

Throughout the weekend the country will be under yellow warnings due to rain. The President of the Republic also admits that help should have reached the central region of the country more quickly.

17:00 — Next week will be very rainy

Weather update at 17:00: next week is forecast to bring heavy rain across the region.

17:00 — Weather conditions set to worsen over the coming days

IPMA forecasts heavy rainfall from north to south. Civil Protection warns of rising river flows, particularly in the Mondego, the Tagus and the Sado. Also, Zelensky refuses to meet with Putin.

IPMA forecasts a prolonged period of rain starting Sunday

The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) forecasts a prolonged period of rain next week across mainland Portugal, especially in the north and centre, regions hit by bad weather in recent days. “We have a forecast indicating that we will have a prolonged period of precipitation ...”

People living in historically flood-prone areas should change their behaviour and expect water levels to rise

Commander Paulo Santos anticipates the development of weather conditions over the coming days, which are expected to bring more rain and several floods.