The Portuguese meteorology office (IPMA), said the worst hit districts this morning are expected to be Porto, Viana do Castelo, Leiria, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga.

Seven ports were closed to shipping on Wednesday because of the sea conditions.

IPMA said Portugal should expect light rain and showers with fog or mist and a slight rise in temperatures.

Maximum temperatures are expected to be between 12ºC in the north of the country and 18ºC in the Algarve.