The Gibraltar Port Authority has issued a heavy rain and thunderstorm warning today.

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Adverse weather in the port may cause bunkering delays and stretch lead times, a trader told ENGINE.  

The thunderstorm warning is in effect until 23.59 CET (22.59 GMT) today.

“There is a risk of showers and possible thunderstorms affecting the area,” the port authority said. 

Most of the heaviest showers and thunderstorms are expected to be to the west of Gibraltar, but a few heavy showers may make it across, the port authority added. 

Bunker availability is normal in Gibraltar, with prompt delivery dates available across all three bunker grades. Lead times of 3–5 days are advised, a trader said. 

Across the strait, Ceuta is experiencing cloudy weather today, but bunkering is proceeding normally. A supplier is delayed by around five hours in the anchorage area today, said shipping agent Jose Salama & Co.

Eight vessels are due to arrive for bunkers in Ceuta today, down from nine yesterday, the shipping agent added.

By Manjula Nair

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