Weather Warning • Published at December 10, 2015 at 22:00
The IPMA (Portuguese Institute of the Sea and of the Atmosphere) alerts are issued according to the following parameters:
| Warning | Parameters | Yellow | Orange | Red | Unity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | Average Speed | 65 to 74 | 75 to 87 | > 87 | km/h |
| Wind | Mazimum Burst | 85 to 100 | 101 to 130 | > 130 | km/h |
| Precipitation | Rain | 10 to 20 | 21 to 40 | > 40 | mm/h |
| Maritime Agitation | Sea Disturbance | 6 to 7 | 8 to 9 | > 9 | m |
The Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service recommends the following self protection measures:
