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Madeira Civil Protection warns of worsening weather conditions until Monday

The Madeira Civil Protection service issued an alert for heavy rain, strong winds (up to 110 km/h in highlands), and rough seas affecting the archipelago until Monday 9 November. The Lobo Marinho ferry service has cancelled all trips scheduled for Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November due to these conditions.

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If you are in Madeira or Porto Santo, expect severe weather until 9 November, including travel disruptions; if you had ferry plans for Saturday 7 November or Sunday 8 November, your trip is cancelled.

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