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According to the contacts established between the Regional Command of Relief Operations and the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere, between November 29 and December 4, the climate in the Madeira Archipelago will be influenced by the approach and presence of the system. depression that formed during the 27th (Friday), northwest of the Iberian Peninsula.
Thus, the Regional Civil Protection Service indicates that if this situation continues, “periods of rain or downpours are expected, accompanied by storms, which can occasionally be strong between the 29th (Sunday) and the early afternoon.” 2 (Wednesday) at the end of the day. “
The wind will be moderate to strong (20 to 40 km / h) from the southwest, between the afternoon of the 29th and the 2nd of the afternoon, with gusts of the order of 70 to 90 km / h in coastal areas and 90 to 110 km / h in mountainous regions. On the north coast, between the afternoon of the 28th (Saturday) and the early morning of the 1st (Tuesday), waves greater than 3 m, which must oscillate between 4 and 5 m, between the early morning of the 29th (Sunday) afternoon of the 30th (Monday). The maximum height can reach values of 10 to 12 meters between the afternoon of the 29th (Sunday) and the early morning of the 30th (Monday). On the south coast, on the 30th (Monday), waves of 3 to 4 meters, with maximums of the order of 8 meters, between dawn and early afternoon.
In view of the warnings issued by the SRPC, IP-RAM reiterates the alert for the following recommendations:
– Adopt defensive driving, reducing speed and taking special care with the possible formation of water tables;
– Guarantee the cleanliness of the rainwater drainage systems and the elimination of aggregates and other objects that may be dragged or create obstacles to the free flow of water;
– The risks that, with these conditions, represent the automotive and pedestrian routes, especially in mountainous areas, exposed slopes and coastal areas, so special care is advised in activities during the period in which the notice is in force.
– Take special care when driving and staying near wooded areas, paying attention to the possibility of branches or trees and other debris falling onto the road;
– Close doors and windows and remove loose objects from balconies and windowsills.
– Whenever possible, avoid traveling to areas affected by this type of meteorological situation.
– Do not drive through areas with degraded buildings, due to the risk of collapse.
– Pay attention to assembled structures (scaffolding, awnings, tents, roofs), which can be affected by stronger gusts of wind, as well as possible falling trees.
– Be attentive to weather information and Civil Protection indications.
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