Heavy Rain Triggers Yellow Warning for Eight Districts in Mainland Portugal
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Heavy Rain Triggers Yellow Warning for Eight Districts in Mainland Portugal

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Summary:

  • Yellow warning issued by IPMA for eight districts in mainland Portugal due to heavy rain forecasts.

  • Affected areas include Porto, Viana do Castelo, Aveiro, Coimbra, Braga, Viseu, Santarém, and Leiria with specific timings from Saturday evening to Sunday morning.

  • Madeira's north coast and mountainous regions also under warning from Sunday noon to Monday midnight.

  • Warning level is moderate (yellow), the second on a scale, indicating potential for persistent and strong rainfall.

Weather Alert Issued

Heavy rainfall has prompted the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) to issue a yellow warning for multiple districts in mainland Portugal. This alert is in effect due to forecasts predicting periods of intense rain, which could lead to potential disruptions.

Affected Areas and Timings

  • The districts of Porto, Viana do Castelo, Aveiro, Coimbra, and Braga are under a yellow warning from 9:00 PM on Saturday until 6:00 AM on Sunday, September 7th.
  • Additionally, the districts of Viseu, Santarém, and Leiria will be under warning from 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Sunday.
  • The north coast of Madeira Island and mountainous regions are also included, with the warning active from noon on Sunday until 12:00 AM on Monday.

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Details of the Warning

The yellow warning, which is the second level on a four-color scale (green, yellow, orange, red), indicates a moderate risk. According to IPMA, there is an expectation of precipitation that is sometimes heavy and persistent, urging residents and travelers to stay informed and take necessary precautions.

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