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A trunk of water was sighted this Tuesday morning at Porto de Mós beach, Lagos, Algarve. The rare meteorological phenomenon in Portugal was recorded by several popular, who quickly shared images and videos on social networks.
The sighting occurred around 8:45 am, but, according to the captaincy of the port of Lagos, there was no record of incidents or damage associated with the phenomenon. The district of Faro is under yellow warning until 15h00 due to the forecast of heavy rain, according to the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).
What is a water trunk?
The water trunk, like this in the Algarve, is a meteorological phenomenon similar to a tornado, but which occurs exclusively on water surfaces, such as seas, lakes or rivers. According to the IPMA, it is “a often violent whirlwind” that raises surface droplets and forms a funile-shaped nebula spine.
Although they are less common in Portugal, water trumples can occur mainly during periods of intense atmospheric instability, when there are major temperature differences between water and air, favoring the formation of this phenomenon.
Damage and injured due to strong wind in Silves
If in lakes there were no occurrences, in Silvesbad weather provoked a slight injury and damage to infrastructure. A 72 -year -old man was injured after a gust of wind dropped a post on a garage in the town of Vale Belly in São Bartolomeu de Messines.
According to the Civil Protection Algarve Regional Command, the incident occurred shortly after the 10:00 due to very strong winds. Furthermore, Two dwellings were affectedand even 12:30 pm 17 occurrences were registered in the regionincluding flooding in the cities of Faro and Loulé.
Weather forecast for the next few days
Bad weather should continue to affect the Algarve, with expected heavy rain and strong windsespecially in the coastal regions. The IPMA advises precaution, especially for those who circulate in areas prone to flooding or practice nautical activities.
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