Meteorological warnings issued across Portugal for heavy rain and wind

Meteorological warnings are in effect across mainland Portugal and several autonomous regions due to heavy rain and wind caused by depressions Charles and Bruna. The Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) issued yellow warnings for several districts as the weather systems move through the country. These weather systems are expected to bring heavy rain, wind, and sea agitation to mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions through November 13, 2026.

Weather warnings across regions

On November 12, 2026, the IPMA issued yellow warnings for six districts in mainland Portugal, including Porto, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Viseu, Vila Real, and Aveiro. By November 13, 2026, seven mainland districts were under yellow warnings for heavy rain. These districts include Porto, Vila Real, Viana do Castelo, Braga, Viseu, Coimbra, and Aveiro.

The duration of these warnings varies by location. Yellow warnings for Porto, Vila Real, Viana do Castelo, and Braga are scheduled to expire at 12:00 on November 13, 2026. Yellow warnings for Viseu, Coimbra, and Aveiro are scheduled to expire at 15:00 on November 13, 2026.

In the Madeira archipelago, yellow warnings for heavy rain and wind are scheduled between 12:00 and 18:00 on Saturday, November 14, 2026. These conditions are expected to transition to orange warnings between 18:00 on November 14 and 03:00 on November 15. media reports reported that Madeira will face orange warnings for wind with gusts reaching up to 100 km/h between 18:00 on Saturday and 00:00, and again until 03:00 on Sunday. Earlier, wind gusts in Madeira reached 90 km/h.

The Eastern group of the Azores, which includes São Miguel and Santa Maria, is under a yellow warning for heavy rain. media reports reported that this warning is in effect from 21:00 on November 13 to 00:00 on November 14, 2026.

Impact of weather depressions

The current weather patterns are driven by two distinct systems. Depression Charles caused red warnings in several regions on November 11, 2026, specifically impacting Madeira and the Algarve. Depression Bruna, which is centered north of the Azores, is expected to continue bringing rain, wind, and sea agitation to mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions through November 13, 2026.

The IPMA utilizes a three-level scale to communicate weather risks. A yellow warning indicates a risk to weather-dependent activities, while an orange warning indicates a moderate to high risk.

Temperature and local conditions

Temperature fluctuations are occurring alongside the storm activity. In Guarda, the minimum temperature was recorded at 9°C and the maximum temperature was 12°C. In Faro, the minimum temperature was 17°C and the maximum temperature was 22°C.

Glossary

• Madeira — Madeira is an archipelago and an autonomous region of Portugal located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated in the Macaronesia region and includes the islands of Madeira, Porto Santo, and the Desertas.
• Azores — The Azores is an archipelago of Portugal located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is an autonomous region of Portugal and a special territory of the European Union composed of nine volcanic islands.
• Algarve — The Algarve is the southernmost NUTS II region of continental Portugal. It is a region that incorporates 16 municipalities and has its administrative centre in the city of Faro.
• Viana do Castelo — The Port of Viana do Castelo is located near the mouth of the Lima River in northwest Portugal. It is managed by the APDL – Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana do Castelo, SA.