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Storm Leonardo Threatens Portugal and Spain with Floods

2/3/2026

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Storm Leonardo will affect Portugal and Spain from February 3 to February 7, following Storm Kristin's devastation.
The Portuguese Institute for the Ocean and Atmosphere (IPMA) warns of heavy rain and wind gusts up to 95 km/h in highland areas.
Prime Minister Luis Montenegro indicated recovery from Storm Kristin could take years, with 115,000 households still without power.
In Spain, authorities issued flood alerts and suspended classes in Andalusia, expecting 200mm to 250mm of rainfall in the Grazalema mountains.

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Storm Leonardo will affect Portugal and Spain from February 3 to February 7, following Storm Kristin's devastation.
The Portuguese Institute for the Ocean and Atmosphere (IPMA) warns of heavy rain and wind gusts up to 95 km/h in highland areas.
Prime Minister Luis Montenegro indicated recovery from Storm Kristin could take years, with 115,000 households still without power.
In Spain, authorities issued flood alerts and suspended classes in Andalusia, expecting 200mm to 250mm of rainfall in the Grazalema mountains.