Orange Alert: Hazardous Maritime Conditions and High Winds Hit Madeira, Impacting Sunday Plans

January 18, 2026
Orange Alert: Hazardous Maritime Conditions and High Winds Hit Madeira, Impacting Sunday Plans
  • In Funchal, the day is mostly very cloudy with light winds under 15 km/h, making a city stroll feasible, though today’s municipal elections may require some voters to cast ballots outside.

  • Sea water temperatures are expected to be around 18–19°C.

  • Expect moderate to strong northwest winds from 30 to 50 km/h, with gusts up to 80 km/h, and higher gusts up to 110 km/h in the highlands, easing later in the day.

  • An unsettled, wintry Sunday in Madeira with overcast skies and persistent rain, especially in the north and higher inland areas, making outdoor walks unlikely.

  • Maritime conditions are hazardous under an orange alert, withNW swells ranging from 4.5 to 5.5 meters, gradually easing to 2.5 to 3.5 meters along the north coast and 1.5 to 2.5 meters on the west coast, while the western Madeira coast could see 2.5 to 4.5 meters through late morning.

  • An orange maritime alert is in effect, with yellow alerts surrounding the period, and wind warnings along the north and south coasts and across mountainous areas including Porto Santo.

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