Late on 11 October, the Government of Portugal issued a tropical storm watch for Madeira Island,[43] which was changed to a tropical storm warning six hours later.[44] It was the first known tropical storm warning issued for that island in recorded history.[1] Madeira officials closed beaches and parks.[45] The threat of the storm caused eight airlines to cancel flights into Madeira. More than 180 sports matches on the island were canceled, more than half of which affecting the Madeira Football Association.[46] The warnings were discounted on 13 October as Leslie moved away from the islands.[47]