Ten districts under a yellow warning for rough seas
Ten mainland Portuguese districts — Porto, Faro, Setúbal, Viana do Castelo, Lisbon, Leiria, Beja, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga — are under a yellow warning for rough seas from 12:00 on Tuesday until 09:00 on Wednesday. IPMA forecasts waves of up to 5 metres and mainland conditions of very cloudy skies (becoming mostly clear in the south) with isolated light precipitation in the north and centre. The alert signals increased marine risk and warrants caution for coastal activities and maritime operations.
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Waves are reaching up to five metres in height.
Orange sea warning for Madeira and Porto Santo
RTP reports IPMA has issued an orange warning for the north coast of Madeira and Porto Santo, forecasting waves of 5 to 5.5 metres and rough sea conditions. The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) warns mariners, coastal visitors and port operators to avoid exposed areas until conditions ease. Those planning sea travel or coastal activities should monitor local updates and follow authorities' safety advice.
IPMA is the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera), the national agency for weather, marine forecasts and climate monitoring. Residents should watch its forecasts and warnings during storms, heatwaves or cold snaps because IPMA issues official advisories used by services, transport operators and local authorities.
An orange warning from the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera) signals potentially dangerous weather or sea conditions that could cause significant damage or risk to life; it is one level below the highest red warning. For the coast, an orange alert (for example waves of 5–5.5 metres) means people should avoid sea activities, follow local authority advice and expect disruptions to maritime transport.
Seven districts of mainland Portugal under orange warning due to swell
The seven affected districts are Porto, Viana do Castelo, Lisbon, Leiria, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga. Coimbra and Braga will have the orange warning in effect until 12:00. Other districts are under a yellow warning.
Seven districts of mainland Portugal under orange warning due to swell
Seven districts of mainland Portugal are under an orange warning this Saturday because of forecasted rough sea conditions. According to the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), the warning is expected to remain in force until 12:00 in the districts of Porto, Viana do Castelo, Lisbon, Leiria, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga.
Seven districts under orange warning due to rough seas. Waves may reach 10 metres
Porto, Viana do Castelo, Lisbon, Leiria, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga are the affected districts
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Seven districts of mainland Portugal under orange warning due to swell
Waves may reach a maximum height of 10 metres in the north-west.
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Snow and swell: 15 districts under warning
Due to strong swell, the coastal areas of the districts of Porto, Faro, Setúbal, Viana do Castelo, Lisbon, Leiria, Beja, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga are under a yellow warning this Friday.
IPMA issues yellow warning for snow and rough seas in 15 districts at 3am
At 3am the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) placed 15 districts under a yellow warning due to expected snowfall and rough seas.
Funchal Harbourmaster issues warning of strong sea agitation for Madeira
The harbourmaster warns that waves on the north coast could reach up to four metres.
Warning of rough seas for Madeira
The island is expected to register waves of up to four metres on the north coast and three metres on the south coast. Authorities warn: avoid walks close to the sea, refrain from recreational fishing and keep vessels monitored.
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Polar air mass brings cold, rain and snow to the country
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IPMA extends yellow precipitation warning for the Algarve until midnight
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.
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03:00 — Low-pressure system 'Francis': Madeira under an orange warning in the early hours
A low-pressure system named Francis is forecast to affect Madeira at around 03:00, prompting an orange weather warning for the early hours. Emergency services have issued alerts advising the public to take precautions against heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding, with authorities monitoring conditions and readiness for response.