Tornado in the Algarve

We've had gale force+ south wind and torrential rain accompanied by thunder and lightning all day at Alcoutim,but the tornados(so far) have avoided us. Lot of people not ashore tonight,too busy watching transits and listening for drag alarms!
 
We went to Lagos Friday morning, we drove back to Vilamoura through Lagoa just before it happened, it was black as night, never seen such torrential rain for such a long period in the Algarve it seems to be following us about.
 
colhel said:
I know the area a little, and from what I can deduce from this report, the main damage was just North of Albufeira.

http://algarvedailynews.com/news/8117-algarve-tornado-injures-ten-two-are-in-critical-condition
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Actually it was to the west of Albufeira -Lagoa and Carvoeira with three people seriously injured and a great deal of material damage. The rain is due to disappear this afternoon and tomorrow we´ll see the sun as usual.
The part of the Algarve to the west of Albufeira is known as "sotavento" meaning windward.
 
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Happens most winters. Last time it was Faro Airport that took the big hit & back in 08 Lagos boatyard was trashed. Price of being way out in the Atlantic at 8W.

Now back to normal with blue skies, light airs & balmy (barmy?) temperatures.

As after every big storm the River Bensifrim has turned to chocolate.

Immediate forecast looks OK so Sandyman, where are you now?
 
nortada said:
Happens most winters. Last time it was Faro Airport that took the big hit & back in 08 Lagos boatyard was trashed. Price of being way out in the Atlantic at 8W.

Now back to normal with blue skies, light airs & balmy (barmy?) temperatures.

As after every big storm the River Bensifrim has turned to chocolate.

Immediate forecast looks OK so Sandyman, where are you now?
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Back alongside in Baiona I'm afraid. Just completed 6 days work on the engine, ready to depart, got fuel and though I would just do one final check on water & oil only to find oil in the bilge...............................sod it ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
So frustrating. Now I've got to find the leak & sort it.

Was looking fwd to today's sail. Bit of a swell forecast at 3M no problem.
N wind would have done us fine.

Heavy rain showers & overcast here. 16 C. 1004 mB.

The best laid plans etc etc or as we used to say ''life in a blue suit'' :D
 
Hi Chinita,

You will just have to go to the bar and watch the Aussies get stuffed in the Rugby!!!

Here in Ragusa we have a good few Aussies so it should be an entertaining afternoon, no doubt Eddie will have painted an old T-shirt yellow if he is there???

Best Wishes from Nimrod
 
crisjones said:
Hi Chinita,

You will just have to go to the bar and watch the Aussies get stuffed in the Rugby!!!

Here in Ragusa we have a good few Aussies so it should be an entertaining afternoon, no doubt Eddie will have painted an old T-shirt yellow if he is there???

Best Wishes from Nimrod
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With 3 screen (one for each game) South Bar is favourite. Then onto The Marina Bar for the Irish game & Irish Eddy – all adds to the entertainment!:D

Thanks for the kind wishes & will be thinking of you Guys out east.:)
 
Sandyman said:
Back alongside in Baiona I'm afraid. Just completed 6 days work on the engine, ready to depart, got fuel and though I would just do one final check on water & oil only to find oil in the bilge...............................sod it ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
So frustrating. Now I've got to find the leak & sort it.

Was looking fwd to today's sail. Bit of a swell forecast at 3M no problem.
N wind would have done us fine.

Heavy rain showers & overcast here. 16 C. 1004 mB.

The best laid plans etc etc or as we used to say ''life in a blue suit'' :D
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:(:( Hope it isn't to difficult to fix.
 
nortada said:
:(:( Hope it isn't to difficult to fix.
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Thank you.

Looks like it wasn't a leak after all. Could see no oil dripping into the bilge but then
you cant see much under my donk. Left only one thing for it and that was to clean
all the bilge oil & water out and give the bilge a good dhoby. Once clean any dipping oil would show up. Did all this, not a nice job, and no sign of an oil leak. Phew. Fingers xxxx lol.

Still, things like this happening does leave doubt in your mind especially when your about to
set off on a 350Nm passage at this time of year in these waters.

Looking like we stay put until at least Monday. Tomorrow's not looking to good Wx wise. A NW 5M swell predicted with with 8/9 sec period and N wind gusting F7/8.
Wife not impressed :D
 
Sandyman said:
Thank you.

Looks like it wasn't a leak after all. Could see no oil dripping into the bilge but then
you cant see much under my donk. Left only one thing for it and that was to clean
all the bilge oil & water out and give the bilge a good dhoby. Once clean any dipping oil would show up. Did all this, not a nice job, and no sign of an oil leak. Phew. Fingers xxxx lol.

Still, things like this happening does leave doubt in your mind especially when your about to
set off on a 350Nm passage at this time of year in these waters.

Looking like we stay put until at least Monday. Tomorrow's not looking to good Wx wise. A NW 5M swell predicted with with 8/9 sec period and N wind gusting F7/8.
Wife not impressed :D
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Rather hairy round Vincent at pres but should die down over next few days.

Are you going to do it in one push?
 
The Portuguese met office is still giving a strong winds advisory and there are reports of another tornado coming from the north. Friends who were in Estombar were told by the GNR to stay in the restaurant till the storm passed
 
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