Madeira Civil Protection warns of rain and wind

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Madeira Civil Protection warns of rain and wind
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Until Friday, periods of very cloudy skies are expected, with showers, sometimes heavy and accompanied by thunderstorms on the north and south coasts, mountainous regions, and the island of Porto Santo.

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What is IPMA?

IPMA is the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera), the national agency for weather, marine forecasts and climate monitoring. Residents should watch its forecasts and warnings during storms, heatwaves or cold snaps because IPMA issues official advisories used by services, transport operators and local authorities.

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