Latest news and stories about severe weather in travel in Madeira, Portugal for expats and residents.
Severe weather conditions have prompted yellow rain warnings across mainland Portugal and orange alerts for wind and rough seas in Madeira, leading to the cancellation of the Lobo Marinho ferry service. Additionally, the DGS has issued an air quality warning due to North African dust.
Madeira Island is under a yellow weather warning for strong winds, causing significant flight disruptions and diversions at Madeira Airport.
The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has issued a yellow warning for the Madeira archipelago today due to strong winds. The advisory signals elevated risk to public safety and potential disruption to transport and maritime operations; residents and visitors are advised to follow local guidance and monitor updates from authorities. The situation warrants vigilance but does not currently indicate the most severe weather categories.
Despite the cancellation of the warning, boat owners and operators are advised to take the necessary precautions to ensure their vessels remain seaworthy, the captaincy warns.
The warning was in effect until 6:00 AM on Tuesday.
The regional maritime authority notes that, on the north coast, waves are 3.5 to 4 metres this morning, gradually decreasing to 2.5 to 3 metres from the afternoon onwards.
The Funchal Port Captaincy recommends that vessel owners and operators take precautions to ensure safety conditions.
The wind will blow from the north/northwest and may vary between 39 and 61 kilometres per hour, according to the Funchal Port captaincy. On the north coast of the island, waves may reach 4 metres.
There were no flights in Funchal this morning, with around 40 departures and arrivals cancelled. ANA warns that “adverse conditions may affect operations”.
Operations at Madeira Airport are disrupted this Thursday, April 9, due to strong winds, with no aircraft having landed this morning, according to ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal. Information on the ANA website indicates that two planes arrived overnight, but no aircraft have landed at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo between early morning and 10:45. Two flights were diverted and 20 arrivals have been cancelled. Conversely, three planes departed early in the morning, while 20 departures were cancelled. ANA warns that weather forecasts indicate adverse conditions that may affect operations in the coming days, advising travellers to contact their airlines before heading to the airport. The Funchal Captaincy has issued warnings for rough seas and strong winds for the archipelago until 06:00 on Friday, and the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has issued yellow and orange weather warnings.
Three planes departed between the early hours and the start of the morning, and 20 departures were cancelled.
Home News Weather conditions compromise Madeira Airport operations Weather conditions compromise Madeira Airport operations Strong winds are hampering movement at Madeira Airport, with no aircraft landing this morning, according to ANA.
The Captaincy recommends that vessel owners and operators “take the necessary precautions to ensure their safety.”
The warning for strong sea swells in Madeira has been extended until 6:00 AM on Wednesday, according to the Funchal Captaincy. The decision follows the IPMA forecast, which has placed the archipelago under an orange warning.
Mainland Portugal is under a yellow warning due to rain. The warning is upgraded to orange in Madeira due to the strength of the waves and wind.
The alert remains in effect until 06:00 on Wednesday. Bad weather has already led to flight cancellations.
IPMA has issued yellow and orange warnings for the Madeira archipelago due to wind and strong sea agitation, between Tuesday and Thursday.
IPMA issues yellow and orange warnings for the Madeira archipelago due to wind and strong sea conditions between Tuesday and Thursday. Waves may reach up to five metres.
Porto Santo Line has cancelled Wednesday and Thursday's trips between Madeira and Porto Santo due to poor weather conditions. To mitigate the situation, the company decided to add extra trips on Tuesday.
To address the situation, Porto Santo Line has decided to operate extra trips on Tuesday, departing from the Port of Funchal at 08:00 and returning from Porto Santo at 11:30.
The IPMA warns that 'north-westerly waves with a significant height of five to seven metres, potentially reaching 12 metres' are expected. The orange warning will be in effect between Wednesday and Thursday.
For the second consecutive day, strong winds have paralysed Madeira airport. The IPMA forecasts gusts of up to 110 km/h in mountainous regions, and the weather warning remains in effect until 9:00 PM.
IPMA indicated that the island will experience north-easterly winds with gusts of up to 80 kilometres per hour.
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport is affected for the second consecutive day due to strong winds, which have placed Madeira under a yellow weather warning. 11 flights have already been cancelled this morning.
On Sunday, the wind forced a dozen flights to divert and caused the cancellation of at least seven arrivals.
There are 11 recorded flight cancellations this morning.
Home News Bad weather cancels flights at Madeira Airport Bad weather cancels flights at Madeira Airport The island of Madeira is under a yellow warning due to the forecast of strong winds, announced the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere ( IPMA).
Four planes were diverted to the island of Porto Santo, where they are waiting for better weather conditions.
According to information provided on the official ANA website at 17:15, the last plane to successfully land on the island was at 13:48, with the last departure occurring at 15:00.
Vessel owners and operators are advised to take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their craft.
