IPMA Reports Maximum Wind Speeds of 100km/h in High Areas on December 13
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) issued wind and sea warnings for Madeira on Saturday, with gusts reaching 100km/h in high-altitude zones. Ricardo Tavares, regional delegate of IPMA, highlighted the severity of the storm conditions across the island:
Yesterday and today would be very, very difficult days.
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All Saturday flights were canceled, leaving passengers stranded at Madeira Airport.
Airport Services Affected by Wind Gusts Up to 70km/h in Funchal
Airport operations have been limited due to strong winds, with forecasts indicating that gusts could remain near 60km/h into Sunday morning. Tavares noted that only by Sunday afternoon “the situation could start returning to normal,” highlighting the potential for continued disruptions in air travel.
Showers and Possible Thunderstorms Expected Along Northern Coast
The weather forecast predicts afternoon rain showers, some accompanied by hail, with a risk of thunderstorms mainly along Madeira’s northern coast. Northern slopes and the island’s east and west extremes experienced gusts up to 100km/h, with some areas in highlands reaching 140km/h, further complicating transportation and outdoor activities.
Sources: JM-Madeira, RTP Madeira
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