Today there is a new cold front hitting Portugal: find out how long its effects will last
Meteored Portugal27 August 2026 at 06:09
A new cold front crosses mainland Portugal this Thursday, August 27, bringing heavy rain, mainly in the North and Central regions, and a strong intensification of wind with gusts that could reach 60 km/h in some districts. The precipitation began to approach the coast during the early hours of the morning and should cover much of the North and Central regions early in the morning, advancing progressively towards the interior and south of the country. According to the ECMWF meteorological model, the front will reach the mainland territory during the early hours of the morning and the precipitation band should already be wide by 07:00, with the strongest winds expected between late morning and afternoon.
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