Did you hear about depression Bruna? IPMA clarifies that there is no "named depression"

The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) clarified that there is currently no official "named" depression. A system currently forming in the Atlantic may eventually be named 'Bruna' as it evolves, but the institute has not yet done so. The weather is expected to change, bringing rain, starting in Madeira today, Thursday 5 November, and extending to mainland Portugal on Monday 9 November.

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Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate across the mainland and Madeira from Monday 9 November, so keep an eye on official forecasts for potential rain and service disruptions.

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