Strong Winds and Rough Seas to Continue in Madeira Until Sunday
Madeira GuideThe Madeira archipelago is experiencing strong winds and rough seas, forecasted to persist until Sunday morning, according to the Funchal Port Authority and IPMA.
Residents and tourists on Madeira Island are advised to remain cautious as strong winds and rough seas are set to continue affecting the region until Sunday morning, January 4th. This warning comes from the Funchal Port Authority, based on data from the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).
The current weather conditions have been characterized by northwest winds ranging from strong to very strong, with speeds between 51 and 74 km/h. These winds are expected to gradually decrease in intensity, initially to fresh to strong, and later to fresh to very fresh. Visibility will generally be good to moderate, although it may become poor at times.
Forecasts for Saturday, January 3rd, indicate very cloudy skies with periods of rain or showers, decreasing in frequency and intensity by mid-morning. Winds are expected to blow from the west, moderate to strong (20 to 45 km/h), with gusts up to 90 km/h. In higher altitudes, winds could reach very strong levels (45 to 65 km/h), with gusts up to 110 km/h, shifting to the northwest by morning and weakening gradually by afternoon.
Madeira's unique geographical location in the North Atlantic often subjects it to such weather conditions, where the influence of the ocean can lead to abrupt changes in wind and sea states. Visitors are encouraged to follow local advisories and avoid coastal areas and high-altitude locations during this period.
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Madeira Guide
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