St. Martin’s Day is approaching, but this year the traditional “summer” will be put on hold. Storm Bruna is bringing forecasts of thunderstorms, rain, and rough seas to Lisbon and other parts of the country, and on Wednesday, November 11, a new low-pressure system—Charles—will arrive. The Lisbon district has several yellow warnings in effect for the coming days, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA).
Starting at 9:00 p.m. this Monday, November 9, yellow warnings for thunderstorms and precipitation will go into effect. There is a possibility of localized storms, with heavy rain and accumulations of between 10 and 20 millimeters in one hour, as well as wind gusts of between 70 and 90 km/h. At sea, the advisory begins at 6:00 p.m., with waves ranging from 4 to 5 meters. Therefore, this is not the best time for walks along the seashore.
On Tuesday, November 10, the thunderstorm and rain warnings will continue into the afternoon, with the thunderstorm warning ending at 3:00 p.m. and the rain warning at 6:00 p.m. For Wednesday, November 11, a new yellow warning for heavy and at times persistent rain is forecast between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The rough seas advisory ends at 6:00 a.m. that day.
After Bruna, Charles is on its way
Portugal is still feeling the effects of Bruna, and another low-pressure system is already on its way. According to Observador, the low-pressure system Charles was named this Monday, November 9. Its effects are expected to be felt in mainland Portugal starting Wednesday, November 11—precisely on St. Martin’s Day—and are expected to last through Thursday.
According to the same newspaper, the Charles low-pressure system is of subtropical origin and brings heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas. The effects of the two low-pressure systems may overlap, and Charles could be more intense than Bruna, although it is not yet possible to say for certain. For now, the central and southern regions of the country appear to be the areas most likely to be affected, but the system’s path remains uncertain.
And the weather isn’t expected to improve anytime soon: according to Observador, which cites IPMA forecasts, the unstable conditions are expected to last until Friday, November 13, with periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms. In any case, the warnings may change over the next few days, so it’s a good idea to check for updates on the IPMA website.
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