Madeira will be under orange warning for precipitation in the North and South and in mountainous regions on Thursday, the 30th.
According to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), between 6:00 am and 12:00 pm, in the westernmost part of the archipelago, there will be periods of rain or showers, sometimes heavy and accompanied by thunderstorms.
For the period between 3:00 am and 6:00 am, a yellow warning is in force.
In view of IPMA’s predictions, the Regional Civil Protection Service issued a statement this afternoon with the following recommendations:
“Whenever possible, avoid traveling to areas affected by this type of weather situation.
Do not drive through areas with dilapidated buildings, due to the risk of collapses.
Pay attention to assembled structures (scaffolding, awnings, tents, roofs), which could be affected by stronger gusts of wind, as well as possible falling trees.
Adopt defensive driving, reducing speed and being especially careful about the possible formation of water tables;
Ensure the unblocking of rainwater drainage systems and the removal of inert materials and other objects that could be dragged or create obstacles to the free flow of water;
The risks that auto and pedestrian routes pose under these conditions, especially in mountainous areas, exposed slopes and coastal areas, therefore recommend special care in activities during the period in which the warning is in force.
Damage to mounted or suspended infrastructure;
Pay attention to meteorological information and indications from Civil Protection and Security Forces.”
Porto Santo is under yellow warning.