Portugal hit by storms!

Storm Charles is forecast to bring violent winds of 100 to 140 km/h and heavy rain to mainland Portugal. An Alert situation, including orange and red weather warnings, has been declared for a 24-hour period beginning at midnight tonight, Tuesday 10 November.

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Due to the extreme risk of flash flooding and violent winds, you are urged to stay indoors, avoid non-essential travel on Wednesday 11 November, and prepare for potential power outages.

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Over half of 1,240 weather-related incidents on Tuesday occurred in Greater Lisbon

Following 1,240 incidents on Tuesday due to severe weather, the government has declared a state of alert for mainland Portugal for Wednesday 11 November. This alert includes the closure of all schools and non-essential public services across all districts, with potential bridge closures and air traffic restrictions.

Correio da Manhã· 1h agoRead original ↗

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Coimbra transport network restructuring delayed to school holidays in 2027

The municipal transport operator SMTUC has rescheduled the full restructuring of its bus network from the end of the first quarter of 2027 to the summer school holidays of 2027. Public consultation on the proposed changes, including new routes and schedules, is set to begin in January 2027.

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Depression Charles changes path to the south, with less wind in Lisbon and the North more sheltered

The weather institute (IPMA) has updated its forecast for Depression Charles, shifting its path southwards. The Alentejo and Algarve coasts are now expected to be more affected than Lisbon, while wind gusts in the North are less severe than initially projected.

Expresso· 2h agoRead original ↗

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Depression Charles postpones football matches and forces indoor venues to close to the public · Observador · 2h ago
Government requests telework and Luís Neves declares that parents have every right to stay home with minors, what is provided by law · Observador · 3h ago
Pingo Doce to close stores this Wednesday · Diário de Notícias · 4h ago
Following government recommendation, Paddy Cosgrave suspends Web Summit on Wednesday · Correio da Manhã · 5h ago

Live official alerts

Red, orange and yellow wind warnings, Tuesday to Wednesday
Red warningIPMA· 17 districts· until Wed 21:00
Red, orange and yellow rain warnings, Tuesday to Wednesday
Red warningIPMA· 22 districts· until Wed 21:00

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