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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.
Following the damage left by Storm Kristin, a new low-pressure system called Leonardo is bringing heavy rain and strong winds across much of Portugal.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...”
IPMA warns it is likely to rain on practically every day and across the whole country for several days
Commander Paulo Santos anticipates the development of weather conditions over the coming days, which are expected to bring more rain and several floods.
The Portuguese Environment Agency warns of a risk of flooding, especially on Monday and Tuesday. Soils are saturated; some areas were hit by snow that will melt, and the rain continues.
The Portuguese Environment Agency warns of the risk of flooding in the coming days. Weather forecasts indicate heavy rain.
The whole country will be under a yellow warning on Tuesday, with three districts under an orange warning. Depression Joseph reaches the north first, bringing heavy rain.
The low-pressure system is expected to bring periods of heavy rain to the highlands, strong winds and adverse weather conditions.
The chairman of the board of the Portuguese Environment Agency, José Pimenta Machado, says forecasts for Monday and Tuesday predict heavy rainfall, with intense peaks of precipitation.
The ground is saturated and cannot absorb water. Snow has fallen, temperatures are rising and the snow will turn into water. More water will be reaching our rivers and reservoirs, adding to heavy rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation and the public should heed Civil Protection warnings," warns the president of the APA.
Persistent rain is expected all week. Ten districts are under an orange warning for heavy precipitation and coastal swell, increasing the risk of flooding and hazardous marine conditions.
Snow accumulated in the mountain ranges of the central inland region, together with heavy rainfall in recent days and the heavy precipitation expected on Monday and Tuesday, are increasing the risk of flooding.
A landslide occurred as a result of the heavy rainfall experienced in the region.
Heavy rainfall associated with Depression Ingrid has led authorities to carry out preventive discharges from dams to lower reservoir levels, raising the likelihood of flooding in affected regions.
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.
Showers may include hail and be accompanied by thunder.
Heavy rain is expected over the coming days. Eleven districts of mainland Portugal are under a yellow warning due to the forecasted heavy rain.
Bad weather also affects Madeira and the Azores
Portugal’s sea and atmosphere institute (IPMA) has issued a yellow alert for most of the mainland on Tuesday (January 13) due to forecasts of heavy rain, strong winds and snow The post Most of mainland Portugal under yellow alert on Tuesday appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portugal's meteorological institute (IPMA) has extended a yellow precipitation warning for the Algarve (Faro district) until midnight on Sunday, forecasting periods of heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms. The Algarve is the only mainland area under the alert, which also applies to the Madeira archipelago; the public is advised to follow updates and take precautions against localized flooding and storm impacts.
