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Commander Luís Martins warns that Storm Leonardo will bring another 'difficult period' in terms of weather, with forecast rain and strong winds and a risk of flooding. In this scenario, the CNN Portugal commentator offers advice to minimise the consequences of the new storm.
The Algarve is one of a number of districts on alert this morning as a new storm is on the way towards Portugal. Depression Leonardo is expected to bring winds The post Algarve on alert as new storm on way appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The next storm has been named Leonardo. It arrives laden with moisture and interacts with a vast atmospheric river extending from the Gulf of Mexico, which will intensify both rain and wind.
Commander Paulo Santos provides a situation update on the storm in Portugal at a time when almost the whole country is under alert warnings because of flood forecasts.
Authorities warn residents to take every possible precaution as a storm is expected at 1am.
A new spell of severe weather is approaching. Heavy rain will once again coincide with rough sea conditions.
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.
Meteorological authorities have issued warnings across multiple districts for heavy rain, strong winds, snow (especially at higher elevations) and rough sea conditions along the coast. Residents and mariners are advised to take precautions and follow official guidance.
“Depression Kristin: Strong winds up to 140 km/h in the coming hours in your area. Stay alert. Follow the authorities' recommendations.” The alert, in my case, was received at 15:17 on Tuesday, and very likely also by many Portuguese residents in the Coimbra, Leiria and Marinha Grande regions. It may have been one of the last messages they received...
Maria Lúcia Amaral reiterated that next week is expected to “be difficult” and that the country will continue to be affected by bad weather.
Bad weather caused by the low-pressure system 'Kristin' will continue to affect the country this weekend.
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.
Home News A new storm is expected this weekend A new storm is expected this weekend Mainland Portugal is entering a new period of worsening weather today, still under the influence of a very active Atlantic, after the succession of storms Ingrid, Joseph, and the most recent and destructive Kristi
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.
Home News Rare Atlantic storm batters Portugal Rare Atlantic storm batters Portugal A violent Atlantic storm affected Portugal on the night between the 27th and 28th of January, with a peak between 3 am and 9 am.
Carlos Câmara, a climatologist, analyses the impact that the low-pressure system named Kristin had on Portugal.
The strong winds that blew in the Algarve during the early hours mainly caused trees to fall; so far there are no reports of serious incidents, and an easing of the bad weather is now expected, a Civil Protection source told Lusa.
The storm has already left Portugal, but the wake left by the low-pressure system Kristin shows how, in a few hours, Portugal was at the centre of an extreme atmospheric event — rapid, difficult to predict in detail and with profound impacts. So, what happened in the atmosphere?
Climatologist Mário Marques gives the weather forecast for the coming hours after the passage of Depression Kristin, which, according to him, 'was a real storm', with strong gusts of wind, rain and 'abundant' snowfall.
Stormy conditions and heavy rain are affecting the Leiria district more than other areas this morning.
At the Civil Protection headquarters, shortly after midnight this Wednesday, authorities were already at full readiness for a deterioration of weather conditions in mainland Portugal in the coming hours due to the passage of depression 'Kristin'. The period around 04:00 is the main concern for officials.
The storm could hit the mainland on the coast of Leira, Coimbra or Aveiro with record-strength winds. Flooding is expected in the Tagus basin and north of the Mondego next week.
Civil Protection is preparing for the worst overnight. It has activated the highest level of readiness and all resources are available.
The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) warns that Depression Ingrid will affect mainland Portugal with rain, snow, strong winds and rough seas through Saturday (with some alerts into Sunday). Showers may include hail and thunder, and hazardous marine and coastal conditions are expected. Authorities and the public should prepare for disruption to travel, coastal activities and other weather-sensitive operations.
