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Home News IPMA Issues Maritime Weather Warnings IPMA Issues Maritime Weather Warnings The IPMA has issued further weather warnings for the Azores.
Home News Sea warning extended Sea warning extended The Port Authority of Funchal extends warnings for the sea of Madeira. The Port Authority of Funchal has once again extended its warnings of strong winds and rough seas along the Madeira archipelago coastline, now until 06:00 on Tuesday.
The Funchal Harbourmaster's Office today issued warnings of bad weather, strong winds and rough seas for the Madeira archipelago, advising vessel owners and operators to take safety precautions.
Porto, Faro, Setúbal, Viana do Castelo, Lisbon, Leiria, Beja, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga will be under an orange warning from Monday to Wednesday.
The islands of São Miguel and Santa Maria, in the eastern Azores group, will be under a yellow warning for wind from 14:00 on Sunday until 08:00 on Monday.
The meteorological institute has issued red warnings for extremely rough seas — with swells up to 15 metres — for Porto, Braga and Viana do Castelo overnight from Friday into Saturday, while the broader west coast remains on orange. The three districts will be downgraded to an orange warning between 03:00 and 18:00 on Saturday. Authorities warn of significant risk to maritime operations, coastal infrastructure and public safety; residents and mariners are advised to avoid the shore, follow local advisories and expect disruptions to ferry services and port activity.
Ten coastal districts on the mainland are under a red alert today until 21:00 due to rough sea conditions, with waves that may reach up to 14 metres, the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) announced.
The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) has issued a red warning because of significant maritime agitation and dangerous sea conditions.
The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) upgraded coastal warnings as Depression Joseph crossed mainland Portugal, placing the mainland coast under a red warning for dangerous swell and issuing orange warnings for wind across all mainland districts except Bragança. IPMA also flagged orange warnings for snowfall in affected areas. By 20:00 more than 700 incidents had been reported and at least one family was rehoused in Oeiras, prompting heightened public-safety advisories for coastal and exposed communities.
Winds are also expected from the west to west-southwest, with average speeds of 55–85 km/h and gusts of up to 110 km/h.
Madeira is expected to see waves of up to 4.5 metres on the north coast and 3.5 metres on the south coast. Authorities are urging caution when preparing to go to sea, while at sea and in coastal areas.
The most critical period is expected on Monday, with forecasts of strong winds and rough seas.
Weather warnings have been issued for multiple districts for rain, snowfall and rough sea conditions, which may affect road and marine safety and travel.
