Odeceixe Beach, Algarve
While a good part of the country is still under maximum fires; On the coast, the concern is the sea agitation.
According to the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), the ten districts of mainland Portugal on the coast will be, Tuesday and Wednesday, under yellow warning, due to the forecast of Strong Maritime Agitation.
The districts of Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto, Aveiro, Coimbra, Leiria, Lisbon, Setúbal, Beja and Faro They will be under yellow warning between 06h00 on Tuesday and 00h00 on Wednesday due to sea agitation, predicting waves from northwest to 4 meters.
The yellow warning, the least severe, is issued when there is a risk situation for certain activities dependent on the weather situation.
In a statement, the IPMA explained that there are significant waves up to four meters on the western coast on Tuesday, and that they can reach maximum height up to seven meters.
“It is emphasized the very high values of the expected peak period, between 15 and 20 seconds, which will translate into very energetic waves with high water, significantly increasing the risk of strong return chains by the coast,” says the institute.
According to the IPMA, in the period of full tide in the afternooncombined with a predictably high tide, Several beaches can be without sand available.
“Derived the ripple has a northwestern direction, the south coast of the Algarve will not be so exposed to this situation, predicting waves from southwest to one meter,” according to the IPMA.
A ripple will be strong on the western coast throughout the weekwith significant heights between two and three meters.
“Not being unprecedented, This situation is uncommon In July and August, so it is recommended to monitor the warnings and comply with the recommendations suggested by the competent authorities, ”says the Institute, noting that the situation results from the position of the Erin Post-Tropical Cyclone.
Meanwhile, inside, More than 40 municipalities in the Vila Real, Bragança, Viseu, Guarda, Castelo Branco and Santarém districts are in maximum danger of firethis Monday.
