An anticyclone is keeping rain fronts away from Portugal, leading to a dry weekend. However, the weather institute has issued a yellow warning for strong winds along the northern coastline.
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IPMA has issued yellow weather warnings for all nine islands of the Azores due to the Bruna depression, in effect from Friday 6 November until Monday 9 November. Forecasts include strong precipitation, wind gusts reaching 90 km/h, and sea waves of up to six meters in the Central and Oriental groups. The Maritime Authority warns that wind gusts could reach 152 km/h and waves a maximum height of 10 meters, advising the public to avoid coastal areas, piers, and beaches.
The Funchal Port Captaincy has lifted strong wind warnings for Madeira, but a warning for rough seas remains in effect until 06:00 on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Waves are forecast to reach 4.5 meters on the north coast and 4 meters on the south coast, with authorities advising against fishing and coastal walks while recommending that vessels be secured.
IPMA placed the entire mainland under a yellow weather warning for rain, wind and waves reaching up to five metres. The instability is expected to persist at least until Friday 13 November 2026.