An easyJet flight from Bristol to Madeira abandoned its approach and is currently being diverted to Faro, in southern Portugal.
Several other flights were also diverted this morning, while others remain in holding patterns waiting for suitable landing conditions. The reason for the decision has not been confirmed; the source notes only a possible medical emergency.
Strong winds persist across the region. The wind direction has shifted slightly, causing intense gusts in Caniço and Garajau after a relatively calm night in those areas.