Bruna and Charles: Two depressions put mainland Portugal under heavy rain and strong wind

Two consecutive weather depressions are affecting Portugal. Depression Bruna is currently causing flooding, with orange warnings for wind active in the districts of Santarém, Évora, Portalegre, and Castelo Branco as of the night of Monday 9 November. Depression Charles will follow, reaching Madeira from Tuesday 10 November to Wednesday 11 November, and is expected to hit mainland Portugal from late morning on Wednesday 11 November with potentially stronger gusts of 100 to 120 km/h.

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If you are in the affected mainland districts or Madeira, expect severe weather, heavy rain, and potentially damaging winds of up to 120 km/h starting from late morning on Wednesday 11 November; follow official safety guidance and anticipate travel disruptions.

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