https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%8 ... o_(Volker)Storm Martinho was named on 18 March 2025, by the Portuguese IPMA. and Volker by Free University of Berlin a day later.
Storm Martinho caused widespread damage and flooding across Spain. Madrid experienced record rainfall, prompting flood warnings along the River Manzanares. Galicia suffered over 400 incidents of wind damage, and Andalusia's coastal towns endured significant property damage from powerful gusts.
In Portugal, electricity produced by wind power in Portugal has hit an all-time high, fuelled by the strong winds of Storm Martinho. Also, high winds from the storm tore off part of the roof at Bernardim Ribeiro Primary School in Odivelas, forcing its closure and disrupting the education of 200 students.
Although the storm did not directly impact the United Kingdom or France, the system brought unseasonably high temperatures for western Europe.
more at link: EuroWeekly: Storm Martinho batters mainland PortugalStorm Martinho unleashed belting rain and thunderous winds across mainland Portugal and Madeira on Wednesday and Thursday, March 19 and 20, causing sweeping damage.
The Greater Lisbon area bore the brunt, with several people sustaining injuries from falling branches and roof tiles, according to Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas. Between Thursday and Friday, Lisbon Civil Protection recorded 5,800 incidents nationwide, most in Greater Lisbon. ...
Chaos in Portugal Today! Storm Martinho Destroy Homes, Cars in Lisbon Madeira [5:51]