Portugal weather: 12 districts under yellow warning for rain and wind

The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has issued yellow weather warnings for 12 districts in mainland Portugal due to forecasted heavy rain and strong winds.

Heavy rainfall is expected to impact the North and Center regions, with some areas in Minho potentially seeing accumulations between 50 and 80 mm. The most intense period of precipitation is anticipated between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. Specific districts under rain warnings include Viana do Castelo, Porto, Braga, Vila Real, Aveiro, Viseu, Leiria, Coimbra, Lisboa, Santarém, and Guarda.

Additionally, yellow warnings for strong winds with gusts reaching 70 to 80 km/h have been issued for Porto, Viana do Castelo, and Braga. Temperatures are expected to see slight fluctuations, with minimums ranging from 14°C in Guarda to 21°C in Coimbra, and maximums between 19°C in Guarda and 30°C in Évora.