Heavy rain and 5.5m waves put districts on alert
Multiple outlets warn of persistent rain and rough seas with waves up to 5.5 metres and orange-level alerts in several coastal districts; authorities advise following local safety guidance and expect disruption to coastal travel and maritime activities. The alerts emphasise flood and coastal-surge risk in exposed areas and recommend avoiding unnecessary travel near the shore. Residents should be aware of local civil-protection instructions and avoid coastal promenades and small-boat activity while warnings are in force.
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.
Emergency associations argue that a single command structure in the Civil Protection law would centralise decision‑making during major incidents, reducing confusion between municipal, regional and national responders and improving the speed and efficiency of operations. They say this clearer hierarchy would help volunteers and professional services coordinate on the front line, which is why they want that change included before the health framework law is finalised.
Yellow warnings across 11 districts for rain and wind
The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) placed eleven mainland districts under yellow weather warnings for occasionally heavy rain and strong winds, with some districts also flagged for snowfall at higher elevations. Travellers and anyone with outdoor plans should monitor local updates and expect possible short‑term disruption to roads and services in affected districts.
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.
A yellow warning (aviso amarelo) from IPMA signals potentially dangerous weather conditions (the lowest of three levels: yellow, orange, red) that may cause local disruption. For expats it means be alert—expect slower travel and take common‑sense precautions—but it is not usually an immediate emergency level.
Eleven districts of mainland Portugal under yellow warning for heavy rain
Heavy rain is expected over the coming days. Eleven districts of mainland Portugal are under a yellow warning due to the forecasted heavy rain.
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Most of mainland Portugal under yellow alert on Tuesday
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.
Eleven mainland Portugal districts under yellow warning on Tuesday due to rain
Eleven districts in mainland Portugal will be under a yellow warning on Tuesday due to a forecast of occasionally heavy rain, the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) said.
Yellow weather warning issued in Portugal
Home News Yellow weather warning issued in Portugal Yellow weather warning issued in Portugal Eleven districts in mainland Portugal will be under a yellow warning on Tuesday, 13 January, due to forecast heavy rain, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere ( IPMA).
Heavy rain warning puts ten districts under yellow alert at the start of the week
Viana do Castelo and Braga will be under a yellow alert from late tomorrow. On Tuesday, six mainland districts will have warnings for rain that may be at times heavy.
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.
Weather alerts issued as Portugal braces for more rain and strong winds
Eight regions of mainland Portugal are under yellow weather warnings since this Friday afternoon, as the country faces heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas. According to the national meteorological The post Weather alerts issued as Portugal braces for more rain and strong winds appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Eight mainland Portugal districts under yellow warning due to bad weather
Eight districts of mainland Portugal are under a yellow warning today because of heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas, the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) warned.
Yellow weather warning issued due to rainfall
Home News Yellow weather warning issued due to rainfall Yellow weather warning issued due to rainfall Eight districts in mainland Portugal are under a yellow warning today due to heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere ( IPMA) has warned.
Eastern Group of the Azores under yellow warning due to occasionally heavy rain
A yellow warning will be in force for the islands of São Miguel and Santa Maria.
Eastern group of the Azores under yellow warning due to occasionally heavy rain
The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) today issued a yellow warning for the two islands of the Eastern Azores group because heavy rain is forecast.
Madeira under orange warning due to heavy rain on New Year's Day
The orange warning is in effect from 00:00 to 09:00 on New Year's Day.
First day of the year with heavy rain, strong winds and large swell
The weather on the first day of the year will be affected by the low-pressure system 'Francis', which will bring heavy rain, strong winds and large swell to mainland Portugal and will be more intense in Madeira, according to meteorologist Maria João Frada.
Algarve rain weather warning
Home News Algarve rain weather warning Algarve rain weather warning The forecast of heavy rain and hail has led the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) to place the Algarve and Lower Alentejo under a yellow warning for Saturday, December 27.
