The areas of Bragança, Viseu, Guarda, Vila Real, Viana do Castelo and Braga are under an orange warning on Thursday due to a forecast of “frequent and concentrated” thunderstorms, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). .
The orange warning is in effect from 6:33 pm to 9:00 pm due to the forecast for frequent and concentrated thunderstorms, according to the IPMA statement.
These six areas are also under a yellow alert from 12:00 to 21:00 due to precipitation, which can be “heavy downpours and occasional hail”.
A yellow alert has been issued in the Porto area due to precipitation, “heavy rain and occasional hail” and thunderstorms “in the innermost part of the area” from 12:00 to 21:00.
An orange alert is issued by IPMA when there is a meteorological situation of moderate to high risk.
A yellow alert is issued whenever a risk situation arises for certain weather dependent activities.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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