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Atlantic Storm Batters Galicia With 150 km/h Gusts as Ferries Resume by Midday

Orange sea alerts keep coastal hazards in focus after morning gusts prompted brief transport pauses.

Overview

  • Meteorological stations in Vimianzo and Viveiro measured peak gusts of 150.6 km/h, with other high readings across the coast.
  • Orange alerts for rough seas persisted along the Rías Baixas and Costa da Morte into the night, with waves forecast near five meters as wind and rain warnings eased earlier.
  • Vigo’s emergency services logged more than fifty calls reporting fallen trees, damaged Christmas lighting and traffic incidents during the morning peak.
  • Ferry links in the Vigo estuary were suspended early, with VigoCangas service restarting at 12:30 and Vigo–Moaña at 13:00 as conditions moderated.
  • A Vueling flight from Barcelona to Vigo was diverted due to wind, and the city temporarily closed parks and outdoor municipal activities before reopening later.