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The situation is associated with the low-pressure system Therese, which is expected to cause a significant increase in wind intensity.
The weather in mainland Portugal will be affected between Tuesday and Saturday by storm Therese, with forecasts of occasionally intense rain accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds, and increased sea agitation, the IPMA indicated this Monday. In a statement, the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) notes that storm Therese will...
The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) warns of a sharp temperature drop in the Azores this Tuesday and Wednesday. A polar air mass could bring snow to areas above 800 meters in the Central and Oriental island groups. Those in the archipelago should be aware that minimum temperatures are expected to fall between 7 and 9 degrees Celsius.
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.
At 05:00, the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) issued alerts due to the arrival of the low-pressure system named 'Leonardo'.
Leiria, Coimbra and Santarém are the districts reporting the most damage.
Civil Protection, the Portuguese Environment Agency and IPMA warn of “rapid flooding in urban areas” in the coming days
A total of 2,264 emergency personnel were involved in the rescue operations, supported by 677 vehicles.
The next few days are unlikely to bring an immediate repeat of Kristin's severity, but they could lay the groundwork for new problems, especially if the low-pressure system forecast for the 8th confirms a more direct track over Portugal.
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.
Vasco Oliveira provides an update on the incidents in Águeda, where the passage of the low-pressure system Kristin was milder. Over the next few hours calmer conditions are forecast, but the area remains on alert.
Low-pressure system Kristin is causing strong winds.
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The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) warned on Monday of a flood risk during the week, particularly affecting areas north of the Mondego River and the Tagus basin.
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.
Portuguese Environment Agency APA is warning of the risk of flooding this week, particularly in the region north of the Mondego River and in the Tejo river basin. Today and The post Warning: rivers now posing flood risk in multiple areas appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The influence of the low-pressure system 'Joseph' will persist over the coming days.
The Portuguese Environment Agency warns of the risk of flooding in the coming days. Weather forecasts indicate heavy rain.
Waves of seven to nine metres in height, potentially reaching a maximum of 15 metres, are among the effects of Storm Ingrid's passage over mainland Portugal.
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 red-level warning has been issued from 08:00 for hazardous sea swells affecting coastal areas.
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has placed several districts in Northern and Central Portugal under a red weather warning due to heavy snowfall expected from midnight on The post Snow puts North and Centre on red alert; Algarve’s Monchique could also turn white appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The effects of the depression's passage will start to be felt from Thursday afternoon. Several districts are under yellow warnings for rain and under red warnings for snow.
The north coast of the island of Madeira and Porto Santo are under an orange warning for rough sea conditions, with waves forecast at 5 to 5.5 metres, the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) said today.
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.