Summary:
Storm Kirk caused significant destruction in Northern Portugal.
A temporary calm is expected today, with mostly sunny weather but cooler temperatures.
The IPMA has issued weather warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms across the country.
An orange alert is in effect for Faro on October 11.
On Saturday, a new depression will bring heavy showers and thunderstorms, especially in the Algarve.
Transition from Calm to Stormy Weather
After a brief period of calm, Portugal is bracing for a new storm this weekend. Here's what you need to know about the weather conditions.
Following the impact of Storm Kirk, which left a significant destructive mark, particularly in the North of the country, significant weather changes are expected, though they will be short-lived.
With the departure of Storm Kirk, today (October 10), we can expect a stable day with mostly sunny weather, despite some light showers along the coastal areas of the North and Center regions. Temperatures are dropping, leading to a cooler day ahead.
It seems that after the storm comes the calm. This temporary calm is due to a brief anticyclonic influence, which will dissipate quickly. A new depression is moving in from the west, bringing expected rainfall to the Algarve by the end of the day.
The IPMA has issued weather warnings for all continental districts and the Madeira islands due to expected heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Notably, an orange alert is in effect for Faro from 3 AM to 3 PM on October 11.
Tomorrow (October 11), this depression is likely to affect the entire continental territory, bringing heavy rain, some wind, particularly along the coast and in high lands, and thunderstorms associated with various fronts of instability. A slight temperature recovery is expected, especially along the coast.
New weather changes are anticipated for Friday (11) with the approach of a new depression, bringing rain, some wind, and thunderstorms, especially in the Algarve.
Weekend Weather Instability
On Saturday (October 12), another depression will affect the national territory. Unlike previous depressions, this one is expected to take a different trajectory from the southwest, which could impact the Algarve and Alentejo regions with greater intensity.
Heavy showers, sometimes accompanied by thunderstorms, are expected, particularly south of the Tejo River, where the much-needed rain is anticipated. The North and Center regions may experience clearer skies, especially in the afternoon.
On Sunday (October 13), this depression is expected to move away from the continental territory towards neighboring Spain, potentially taking on more severe characteristics. However, a day with high cloud cover decreasing gradually is still anticipated. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected, especially in the Algarve.
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