Precipitation. Lisbon has already reached the red level for accumulated quantity in six hours
Lisbon has reached the red alert level for rainfall intensity, meaning heavy and persistent rain has accumulated over a six-hour period. Authorities expect the rainfall to end earlier in the Lisbon region compared to other affected areas.
Why it matters
If you are in the Lisbon region, you are facing a severe weather event; exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel, and monitor local municipal authorities for potential flooding or road closures.
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The Madeira Regional Government ordered the closure of schools and non-essential services until 13:00 on Wednesday 11 November, following the passage of storm Charles. The Regional Civil Protection Service recorded 14 incidents in the first hour of the red warning, including floods, fallen trees, and structural damage, engaging 30 operatives and 14 vehicles. The adverse weather has disrupted flights at Madeira International Airport with three cancellations, halted ferry services between Madeira and Porto Santo, and forced the closure of pedestrian trails, museums, and public gardens. IPMA placed the north and south coasts and mountainous regions under red warnings for heavy rain and winds with gusts up to 140 km/h until 06:00 on Wednesday 11 November, transitioning to orange thereafter.
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.
On Sunday 8 November, patients classified with a yellow wristband (urgent) at Amadora-Sintra Hospital faced a wait of 6 hours and 23 minutes, significantly exceeding the recommended 60-minute benchmark. Those with an orange wristband (very urgent) waited 1 hour and 57 minutes, despite a recommended 10-minute target.