Seven districts in Portugal have been placed under a yellow weather warning by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) due to forecasted northwest waves reaching 4 to 5 meters in height.
The yellow warning, indicating the lowest severity on a three-level scale, is issued when there is a risk to certain activities reliant on weather conditions.
Due to these maritime conditions, the maritime bars of Caminha, Vila Praia de Âncora, Esposende, Vila do Conde, Douro, Aveiro, and Póvoa do Varzim are closed to all navigation, as per information on the National Maritime Authority’s website.
The bars at Figueira da Foz and Viana do Castelo are under restrictions.
The IPMA forecasts light general rain for the mainland today, with snow predicted above elevations of 1400 to 1600 meters. Stronger winds will be present until early morning, along with a rise in temperature, particularly in minimum values.
Minimum temperatures are expected to range between 4 degrees Celsius in Guarda and 12 in Lisbon and Aveiro, with maximum temperatures ranging from 7 degrees in Guarda to 19 in Faro.
