Anticyclone Takes Control of Local Weather From 15 November
Madeira is now under the influence of an anticyclone that began strengthening on the afternoon of November 15. Ricardo Tavares, regional delegate of IPMA, told RTP Madeira that Depression Claudia “will no longer have an effect” on Madeira. He said the island may still see light rain in northern slopes and high areas, but no severe weather is expected.
Claudia Hitting Ribeira Brava, Madeira
Earlier in the Week: Three Short but Intense Weather Events
Mr. Tavares explained that Madeira went through different episodes linked to Claudia.
A frontal system crossed the region from Monday to Tuesday
A fast instability line early Wednesday with strong gusts on the south coast.
Rainfall totals were low, but intensity was high at times. “We had rainfall of 10 millimetres in 10 minutes” he noted.
Porto Santo Logged 22 Millimeters in One Hour on 15 November
While Madeira avoided the strongest rain, Porto Santo was hit by an active cell that delivered 22 millimeters in one hour. Mr. Tavares stressed that weather alerts are based on probabilities. “It is a forecast, not futurology,” he said, adding that sudden events like the tornado reported in the Algarve can still occur.
Long-Term Trends Show Less Rain and More Hot Summer Days
IPMA has observed a slow decrease in annual rainfall and more summer days above 25°C. This raises the island’s risk of forest fires. New weather stations are planned for next year to replace aging equipment, and the radar continues to help with short-term forecasts. In the coming days, he expects moderate north winds, some rain in the north and highlands, and temperatures between 16–22°C.
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