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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 storm will move in from the Algarve and Baixo Alentejo and will then gradually spread to other regions through to Saturday. Also in this bulletin, Montenegro visits the Pombal area today.
The first effects will start to be felt in the late afternoon.
IPMA forecasts a significant increase in wind strength, with gusts of up to 110 kilometres per hour and waves that may reach 19 metres. These effects are caused by the low-pressure system 'Leonardo'.
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.
Several districts of mainland Portugal remain on Saturday and Monday with various warnings due to rough sea conditions, rain, strong winds and snowfall, the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) said. The districts of Porto, Viana do Castelo and Braga are under a red warning until 06:00 today due to swells — ...
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...
With a degree of criticism now being aired by television commentators, the minister for interior administration, Maria Lúcia Amaral, finally faced media cameras and microphones early evening to stress warnings The post Very complicated week ahead – with a lot of rain, particularly in storm ravaged areas appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Minister for the Presidency warns of the seriousness of the situation in the country's centre after depression Kristin.
Waves up to 15 metres and strong winds have prompted IPMA to issue yellow, orange and red warnings.
Bad weather caused by the low-pressure system 'Kristin' will continue to affect the country this weekend.
Storm Kristin left a trail of destruction, but the Portuguese should not expect a calm spell in the coming days. At least through Sunday there are warnings for rain, wind, snow and rough seas.
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.
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.
Civil Protection raised the special state of readiness to the maximum level in response to an 'explosive cyclogenesis'. PÚBLICO compiled some questions (and answers) about this phenomenon.
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.
Depression Ingrid will reach Portugal from Thursday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, snow at higher elevations and extremely rough seas with waves up to 15 metres. IPMA has issued a red warning for the entire coastline for dangerous coastal conditions and a yellow warning for heavy rain at times; authorities and emergency services are urging the public to avoid coastal areas and follow safety guidance. Impacts may include flooding, coastal damage and transport disruption.
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.
Waves may reach a maximum height of 10 metres in the north-west.
