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Setúbal and Beja under orange alert due to thunderstorms and heavy rain

The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) issued an orange alert for the districts of Setúbal and Beja due to forecasts of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.

6 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Setúbal and Beja under orange alert due to thunderstorms and heavy rain — Archive photoPhoto: Portuguese_eyes · Flickr · BY-SA

The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) announced today the issuance of an orange alert for the districts of Setúbal and Beja. The alert is related to the possibility of thunderstorms and heavy rain in the region throughout the day.

In addition to the districts of Setúbal and Beja, several areas are under yellow alert. It is reported that 13 districts on the mainland are forecast to experience thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds, according to various sources.

The districts under yellow alert include Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Aveiro, Coimbra, Portalegre, Évora, Vila Real, Bragança, Viseu, Guarda, and Castelo Branco. The alerts vary in duration, with some districts under alert until 9 PM.

The IPMA's forecast indicates that weather conditions may lead to showers, some of which could be intense, accompanied by lightning strikes. The situation requires special attention from the public in the affected areas.

As a result, citizens are advised to follow the provided guidelines and stay informed about the weather updates issued by the IPMA to ensure their safety.

The alerts issued reflect the expected variations in weather conditions, with an increase in occurrences of storms and heavy rain in the coming hours.

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