Rain Alert Issued
**Weather Alert Issued for Azores Islands on Tuesday**
Residents and visitors of the Azores archipelago are advised of a weather alert, with yellow warnings in place for both the Western and Central groups of islands.
**Western Azores Group: Flores and Corvo**
A yellow warning is in effect for the islands of Flores and Corvo from midnight to 9:00 AM on Tuesday. According to the Instituto do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA), this warning is due to forecasts of sometimes heavy rainfall, possibly accompanied by thunderstorms. Overnight and morning temperatures are expected to be around 21°C to 22°C, with windy conditions and clear skies in the morning, followed by the possibility of thunderstorms.
**Central Azores Group: Pico, Faial, São Jorge, Terceira, and Graciosa**
The Central Azores group is also under a yellow warning, with the alert effective from midnight to 9:00 PM on Tuesday. The IPMA has issued this warning due to predictions of sometimes heavy rainfall. Temperatures are expected to range from 19°C to 23°C across the group, with overcast weather and a slight chance of thunderstorms in some areas, particularly Terceira.
Overall, both groups are expected to experience heavy rainfall with potential thunderstorms, although Flores and Corvo's warnings expire earlier in the day.
The IPMA advises residents and tourists to stay informed and to take necessary precautions during the yellow warning periods. Always check the latest updates from the IPMA for the most accurate and up-to-date weather information.
- A news report from Portugal highlights the yellow weather warning issued for the islands of Flores and Corvo in the Western Azores Group, due to the potential for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
- In addition to the Western Azores, the Central Azores Group - including Pico, Faial, São Jorge, Terceira, and Graciosa - is also under a yellow weather warning, with possible heavy rainfall predicted. Environmental scientists emphasize the importance of staying informed and taking necessary precautions during these weather alerts, especially due to the potential for thunderstorms.
