Portugal prepares for critical hours: IPMA places several districts under red warning

The weather institute (IPMA) has issued red warnings for strong winds and heavy, persistent rain across multiple mainland districts for Wednesday 11 November 2026. Winds may reach 120 km/h, with gusts up to 140 km/h, between 09:00 and 21:00, while heavy rain warnings are in effect from 12:00 to 18:00.

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If you are in Faro, Setúbal, Beja, Évora, Santarém, Lisboa, Leiria, Portalegre, or Castelo Branco, take extreme precautions on Wednesday 11 November 2026 as these severe weather conditions may cause significant disruption to transport, power, and travel.

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