Travel: Storm warning news in Portugal

Storm Ingrid reaches Portugal from Thursday afternoon: brings rain, snow and waves up to 15 metres

Depression Ingrid brings rain, snow, wind and rough seas until Saturday

Seven districts of mainland Portugal under orange warning due to swell

Hurricane forecasters watch 'unusual' activity in Atlantic

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Algarve on alert as new storm on way

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.

06:00 — Leonardo: New low-pressure system expected to affect the country this afternoon

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.

A new low-pressure system is heading for Portugal and will arrive this Tuesday. 'Leonardo' will bring heavy rain, strong winds and more

The first effects will start to be felt in the late afternoon.

Western Group of the Azores under a red warning on Wednesday

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'.

1am storm: Authorities warn to take every possible precaution

Authorities warn residents to take every possible precaution as a storm is expected at 1am.

Flooding expected in the Mondego, Douro, Águeda and Tagus basins

A new spell of severe weather is approaching. Heavy rain will once again coincide with rough sea conditions.

'Monsoons?' Whole country under yellow warning for heavy rain

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 under warnings due to rain, wind, snow and rough sea conditions

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 — ...

Several districts under warnings for rain, wind, snow and rough seas

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.

With eyes on the sky and a generator on the ground

“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...

Very complicated week ahead – with a lot of rain, particularly in storm ravaged areas

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.

Leitão Amaro acknowledges 'brutal' destruction and voices concern for the 'coming days' amid forecasts of bad weather

The Minister for the Presidency warns of the seriousness of the situation in the country's centre after depression Kristin.

Several districts remain under warnings due to rain, wind, snow and coastal swell

Waves up to 15 metres and strong winds have prompted IPMA to issue yellow, orange and red warnings.

Several districts remain under warnings due to rain, wind, snow and swell

Bad weather caused by the low-pressure system 'Kristin' will continue to affect the country this weekend.

What to expect from the weather in the coming days?

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.

Rare Atlantic storm batters Portugal

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.

Strong winds in the Algarve mainly caused trees to fall

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.

Depression Kristin: what is explosive cyclogenesis and how does it develop?

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.

Depression Kristin 'was a real storm' but 'the worst has passed'

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.

08:00 — Bad weather mainly affects Leiria

Stormy conditions and heavy rain are affecting the Leiria district more than other areas this morning.

Weather conditions to stabilise

Home News Weather conditions to stabilise Weather conditions to stabilise The effects of Storm Kristin are already reaching Spain, a source at the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) said.

Kristin's 160 km/h winds have "catastrophic potential"

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.

IPMA warns of dangers from Depression Kristin

Civil Protection is preparing for the worst overnight. It has activated the highest level of readiness and all resources are available.

Impact of Kristin could be 'catastrophic', warns IPMA

There is still some uncertainty about where the storm will make landfall, but very strong winds are expected, up to 180 kilometres per hour, which could cause extensive damage.

Depression Kristin is moving at 110 km/h and will strike Portugal between Figueira da Foz and Vila do Conde

It is not possible at this time to pinpoint the exact location where the depression will make landfall, due to “considerable uncertainty”; only an estimate is available, but it is known that it will be between 03:00 and 06:00 in the morning.