Storm Leslie Hits Portugal, Leaves Thousands Without Power

Storm Leslie Hits Portugal, Leaves Thousands Without Power
Branches of trees are seen on a street at Benfica neigborhood as hurricane Leslie goes past in Lisbon, Portugal, on Oct. 14, 2018. Rafael Marchante/Reuters
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LISBON—At least 300,000 homes were without power on Oct. 14, after tropical storm Leslie hit Portugal’s Atlantic coast, bringing with it heavy rain, strong winds and surging seas.

Leslie was downgraded from a hurricane before it reached Portugal late on Saturday. Authorities had urged people to stay indoors and keep away from coastal areas.