The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has issued a red warning for sea agitation on the north coast of Madeira and Porto Santo.
The national meteorological service had already issued an orange warning for the region, but upgraded it to red due to the worsening weather conditions.
The red warning will be in force between 06:00 and 15:00 on Monday, the 17th of March, with Northwest waves reaching 7 to 8.5 meters, however, waves may reach 16 metres in height.
Samantha Gannon
info at madeira-weekly.com
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