Hurricane Gabrielle set to batter Azores with 200 kph winds and 10-metre waves ...Middle East

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The Portuguese meteorological office stated that the archipelago will feel the first effects from late Thursday afternoon.

The hurricane will later become a post-tropical depression before making landfall in mainland Portugal on Saturday.

The regional government has ordered schools and public buildings on the seven islands of the Western and Central Groups to close for 24 hours from 6:00 pm local time.

Winds could attain 150 kph in the western islands of Flores and Corvo before strengthening to up to 200 kph in the central islands of Faial, Pico, Sao Jorge, Terceira and Graciosa.

Waves could reach heights of 14 to 18 metres during the storm’s peak intensity.

Residents have also been advised to avoid all activity at sea and secure their homes by strengthening roofs, doors and windows.

Local fishermen said they were afraid violent waves would damage the port.

Firefighters in Flores told an AFP photographer they were worried that the intense rainfall forecast for the evening might trigger landslides. – AFP

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