This heavy rainfall total placed the station just 0.2 mm below the threshold required for an orange weather warning.
Rainfall Intensity and Station Measurements Across Madeira
The downpour demonstrated extreme intensity during the early evening hours at the Ponta do Pargo monitoring site. Out of the 19.9 mm recorded there, 7.7 mm fell in just 10 minutes, and 16.2 mm accumulated over a 30-minute window.
Precipitation spread across all 18 meteorological stations deployed throughout the island of Madeira. Monte logged 12.4 mm, Ponta de São Jorge measured 11.3 mm, and Pico Alto reached 10.7 mm, with all three locations hitting yellow warning values. Meanwhile, Caniçal recorded the lowest total on the island, gathering only 0.2 mm.
Active Weather Warnings and Forecast Status
In response to the severe conditions, the Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA) issued a yellow precipitation warning for the entire island of Madeira. Weather officials set the advisory to remain valid until 04:00 hours.
Did You Know?
All 18 meteorological stations across the island of Madeira recorded measurable precipitation during the storm, ranging from a heavy 19.9 mm down to a minimal 0.2 mm.
Rainfall totals and weather warnings across Madeira stations
How much rain fell at Ponta do Pargo?
Ponta do Pargo recorded 19.9 millimeters of precipitation in one hour, which left it just 0.2 mm below the orange warning threshold.
Which stations reached yellow warning values?
Aside from Ponta do Pargo, stations at Monte, Ponta de São Jorge, and Pico Alto reached yellow warning values with totals of 12.4 mm, 11.3 mm, and 10.7 mm respectively.
What weather warnings are currently in place?
The Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera (IPMA) issued a yellow warning for precipitation covering the island of Madeira, valid until 04:00 hours.
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