Wind speeds reached more than 100 km/h in the eastern part of the island. The highest value was recorded in Caniçal/Ponta de SĂŁo Lourenço, with 114 km/h, followed by Santa Cruz/Airport, where gusts reached 106 km/h. In the sheltered basin of Funchal, winds still reached speeds of 70 km/h as…
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Heavy rainfall led the IPMA to upgrade the orange weather warning to red over much of the island of Madeira this morning. The heaviest rainfall was recorded between 08:00 and 08:10, where 11.7 litres per square metre of rain fell in just 10 minutes. At that time, a red warning…
An unusual and dangerous video captured a car in the middle of the Expressway, in SĂŁo Martinho, being used as a mobile firework launch platform, confirm images released on the Instagram page Illegal Society Madeira. In the video, it is possible to see the vehicle driving along the highway while…
The president of the Regional Government confirmed today that the New Year’s Eve firework show will go ahead as scheduled. At a press conference, Miguel Albuquerque said that the Regional Government considered postponing the pyrotechnic show, given the first forecasts of the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere, but…
Due to the New Year’s Eve celebrations and the fireworks show, the Funchal City Council informs that temporary changes will be implemented to road traffic, parking, public transport, taxis, and tourist transport from December 30th to New Year’s Day. The measures will cover several parishes in the municipality, with a…
TAP Air Portugal has informed all passengers that Madeira airport may be affected tomorrow, the 31st of December, due to adverse weather conditions caused by depression ‘Francis. On their social network pages, TAP writes that “TAP’s operation to/from Funchal may be affected by adverse weather conditions. Before heading to the…
Following the adverse weather forecasts, Casa do Povo de SĂŁo Roque do Faial was forced to cancel their initiative ‘BĂşzios Announce the Arrival of the New Year,’ which was scheduled for New Year’s Day at 07:00, at Pico do Areeiro. In a statement, a spokesperson for the Casa do Povo…
The Autonomous Region of Madeira will be under yellow and orange weather warnings due to heavy rain and wind, especially on New Year’s Eve and the morning of the 1st of January, according to information provided by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA). On the south coast, an…
On the 5th of January, the auditorium at the Municipal Garden of Funchal will once again welcome the show ‘Let’s Sing the Kings’, organised by the Association of People’s Houses of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (ACAPORAMA). As part of the Christmas and New Year’s Eve Festivities programme, the show…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) informs that the Botanical Garden Cable Car will be closed between the 5th and 31st of January 2026 for maintenance works. The reopening is scheduled for the 1st of February 2026. “This closure aims to ensure the safety, efficiency, and quality of…
The ARAE – Regional Authority for Economic Activities has banned the sale of traditional bread in Santana. According to a news item broadcast by RTP-Madeira, “ARAE inspected the Santana Agricultural Market and, in addition to having prohibited the sale of traditional bread, inspectors also seized eggs and honey.” Samantha Gannon…
JoĂŁo GregĂłrio de Freitas, 59, born in Porto da Cruz, was found dead this Monday, after being reported missing, his family confirmed on social networks. The Municipal Firefighters of Machico were called to retrieve the body. The case is now being handled by the Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP) and health…
The President of the Regional Government of Madeira and the Regional Secretary for the Economy recently asked the Prime Minister to find an urgent solution to unblock the arrival and departure of cargo ships entering the port of Leixões, “as critical supply chains to the outermost regions would be affected…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) predicts a rainy and windy New Year’s Eve, due to the influence of weather systems coming from the North Atlantic. According to the IPMA, between the 29th and 31st of December, the weather will be marked by the passage of low-intensity fronts,…
Late afternoon yesterday (27th of December), a flying object appeared in the skies over Madeira, attracting the attention of many. The object appeared to leave a bright trail behind it, prompting some to believe it was a meteorite. However, there’s still no official confirmation about what the phenomenon actually was.…