According to Sky news...(The same in PORTUGAL)

Easter May Be Washout As Storm Katie Looms

Heavy rain and strong winds may disrupt people's travel plans over the Easter period as severe weather warnings are issued.


21:03, UK,Friday 25 March 2016
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The Easter weekend could turn into a washout and disrupt travel plans for millions in the UK – despite some fine spring sunshine on Good Friday.

Heavy rain and strong winds are predicted from Saturday as the weather turns increasingly unsettled over the next few days with Storm Katie expected to hit on Monday.

Good Friday has been sunny, dry and mild for much of the country but that pleasant spell is expected to change on Saturday with gales up to 50mph expected inland.

It will start wet and windy in the north and west, but heavy rain and gusty winds will spread eastwards across all areas through the day.


The rain will be heaviest and most prolonged over England, Wales and southern Scotland, with 20-40mm likely in 24 hours.

The strongest winds will be over England and Wales, where inland gusts will reach 40-50mph, perhaps 60mph at the coast, as the Met Office issues a yellow "be aware" severe weather warning.

It advises the estimated six million people expected to travel over the weekend to be aware of possible disruption to their journeys.

It said: "Please be aware of the possibility of localised low levels of disruption to Easter travel plans and other holiday activities."


Sunday is predicted to be cool, windy and showery but there is a severe weather warning for Easter Monday when Katie - the 11th named storm by the Met Office, arrives.

Katie will move north-eastwards across Britain, but there is still some uncertainty on her exact track and timing.

Sky weather producer Jo Robinson said: "At the moment, south Wales and central and southern England look most at risk of the strongest winds.


"Inland gusts up to 60mph are possible, with 70mph on coasts and hills, bringing the risk of disruption to travel and outdoor activities.

"Heavy rain will be an additional hazard and there'll be large waves at the coast.

"Looking ahead, the unsettled conditions are likely to prevail next week, leading to a disappointing week for the school holidays."