Severe weather in Madeira, with winds reaching 60 km/h, resulted in 8 diverted flights, 20 cancellations, and numerous delays over the weekend. The situation also affected the sea crossing between Madeira and Porto Santo, with the Lobo Marinho ferry operating with limitations and no available vacancies.
Some passengers chose to remain in Porto Santo after their flights were unable to land in Madeira. Airport operations were severely hampered, with many aircraft not attempting landings after 7 PM. Flights from Nice, London/Gatwick, and Amsterdam were among those diverted to Porto Santo, while others were rerouted to the Canary Islands and Lisbon.
Forecasting suggests a slight reduction in wind intensity from Sunday afternoon, with a potential increase expected on Monday. This is occurring amidst a yellow weather warning for hot weather and increased wildfire risk until Tuesday.
