Orange Alert for Rain and Sea Agitation

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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In a statement, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has issued an orange warning for rain in Madeira.

The warning is in effect between 18:00 and 21:00 tomorrow (Monday), and covers the South Coast of Madeira and the Regions Mountainous.

Rain may be accompanied by thunderstorms.

A yellow warning was also issued for wind, which can reach 80 km/h on the North Coast and Porto Santo, 90 km/h on the South Coast, and 110 km/h in the mountainous regions. This warning is in effect between 15:00 tomorrow and midday on Tuesday, in Porto Santo and the mountainous regions of Madeira. The North Coast’s yellow wind warning is in force from 00:00 and midday on Tuesday. The south coast will be affected from 15:00 to midnight.

Furthermore, the IPMA also issued a yellow warning for sea agitation between 21:00 tomorrow and 03:00 on Tuesday for the North Coast (Northwest waves) and Porto Santo (Northwest waves) and a yellow warning to the South Coast between 21:00 tomorrow and 06:00 on Wednesday.

Please note that the yellow warning will rise to orange from 03:00 to midnight on Tuesday, as waves could reach six metres on the North Coast and Porto Santo. After this, waves are expected to decrease in size to five metres from midnight to midday on Wednesday.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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