According to the warnings issued by the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), phenomena such as southwesterly wind gusts between 100 and 120 km/h are expected on November 11th (Orange Alert), periods of sometimes heavy and persistent rain accompanied by thunderstorms between November 9th and 11th (Yellow Alert), and sea agitation with waves from the west of 4 to 5 meters between November 9th and 11th (Yellow Alert).
The possibility of heavy precipitation, with accumulations between 10 and 20 mm per hour and wind gusts between 70 and 90 km/h, is forecast for November 9th and 10th, with a yellow alert for thunderstorms.
Given these forecasts, the Municipal Civil Protection recommends that the public adopt preventive measures. It is advised to avoid staying near the coast and in areas exposed to wind and sea agitation, to secure loose objects in outdoor spaces, and to exercise special care when driving.
It is also recommended that the public follow the information and recommendations from Civil Protection and adopt preventive behaviors, by consulting the meteorological information at www.ipma.pt.
