Latest news and stories about storm in Portugal for expats and residents.
This Saturday, storm Marta is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, significant snowfall, and very high waves, posing potential dangers to the public. Following Marta, another atmospheric river is anticipated on Sunday, indicating a continued period of severe weather.
Depression Kristin, following storm Joseph, is set to cross Portugal and has prompted Civil Protection to raise the special state of readiness to level 4 along the coastal strip from Viana do Castelo to Setúbal. Authorities expect the most critical period around 04:00; by 22:00 more than 1,500 incidents had been recorded and one person died in Vila Franca de Xira after a tree fell on a car. This minute-by-minute briefing tracks developments, emergency responses and public-safety impacts as the situation unfolds.
Storm Therese will remain centred to the west of mainland Portugal until Saturday
Storm Therese is expected to bring rain, thunderstorms, and winds up to 65 km/h to Portugal, particularly affecting the Centre and South regions, including the Algarve, from March 17 to 21. The storm will cause increased cloud cover, heavy showers, and rough seas with waves up to four meters along the western coast. Winds will shift between easterly and southerly directions, intensifying at times. However, the storm's exact impact remains uncertain, and no weather warnings have been issued yet. Overall, Therese is less severe than the February flurries previously experienced.
Duarte Costa, a climate change specialist, classifies this as the second most dangerous storm after Kristin and urges the public to stay at home.
Home News Storm Marta to bring harsh weather Storm Marta to bring harsh weather Mainland Portugal is bracing for severe weather from Saturday morning as Storm Marta approaches, bringing heavy rain, snow in higher areas, strong winds, and rough seas.
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Security expert Paulo Dias warns of the increase in opportunistic crimes in areas affected by the storm, with fake agents exploiting vulnerable populations. In CNN's Top Story this Thursday, he advises against allowing entry into homes, making payments, and to contact the authorities immediately.
The sky and the sea are restless, and the country is too. In recent days, a true 'train of storms' has been passing through Portugal. What is explosive cyclogenesis? Why do storms have names? How can you help? Read here!
Storm Leonardo causes over 800 incidents by 11 PM. Heavy rain and strong winds affect the Centre and Lisbon. Thousands of operatives are responding to falls, flooding, and landslides.
Home News Portugal braces for Storm Leonardo Portugal braces for Storm Leonardo Heavy rain, strong winds, snow, and rough seas are expected. By TPN, in News · 03 Feb 2026, 17:31 · 0 Comments Credits: Lusa; Portugal is getting ready for another round of severe weather as Storm Leonardo heads in.
Death toll in the wake of Storm Kristin rises to eight
This is the seventh fatality resulting from the storm.
The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) says Storm Kristin may have been the most powerful storm since records began.
The video was captured overnight from Tuesday into Wednesday. Rayane Rocha, 25, was left homeless in Sobral de Monte Agraço, in the Lisbon district.
A total of 2,264 emergency personnel were involved in the rescue operations, supported by 677 vehicles.
Several stretches of railway remain suspended due to damage caused by Storm Kristin. Red alerts are in place in the North and for rough sea conditions.
The schedules of presidential candidates António José Seguro and André Ventura have been altered due to the storm. The Government also expresses regret at the death of film-maker and director João Canijo.
In the municipality of Sertã, the parish of Cernache was among the hardest hit by Storm Kristin.
The maximum gust reached 208.8 km/h in the municipality of Soure. A source from IPMA acknowledges there may be others, possibly even more intense.
The strongest gust reached 208.8 km/h and was recorded in Degracias, in the municipality of Soure.
The past few hours have been marked by ups and downs in the reported number of victims caused by the passage of Storm Kristin. Authorities report nearly 200 injured and at least five dead. Three were recorded in Leiria, one in Vila Franca de Xira and another in the Algarve.
A day after Storm Kristin left a trail of destruction, the severe weather's impacts are still being felt. Some schools remain closed, homes are without power and trains have been stopped.
Strong gusts of wind hit the city of Leiria on Wednesday.
In Figueira da Foz, authorities are continuing cleanup work, prioritising the clearing of roads. CNN Portugal reporter António José Leite gauges the situation along the seafront.
The passage of Storm Kristin across Portuguese territory on Wednesday left a trail of destruction.
Storm Kristin caused five deaths and caused widespread damage, especially in the central region of the country. On Expresso da Manhã, Paulo Baldaia speaks with climatologist and Planoclima founder Mário Marques.
In Carvide, with wind gusts of around 176 km/h, there was fear, destruction and death. A bleeding father went to the firefighters to say his son had died. And a woman died beneath a mobile home.
Published 2 hours ago — Low-pressure system 'Kristin' affects the area; Leiria has accelerated clean-up operations this morning.
In Castelo Branco, schools were closed and there were also dozens of incidents involving fallen trees.
