Rare phenomenon similar to Storm Kristin may hit Portugal: what is the sting jet?

Meteorologists are monitoring the possibility of a 'sting jet'—a rare, high-intensity downdraft capable of producing wind gusts over 160 km/h—impacting the Lisbon Metropolitan Area on Wednesday 11 November, particularly between 15:00 and 21:00. While the event is not confirmed, authorities are tracking this scenario as Storm Charles approaches, with general forecasts for the mainland predicting gusts of 100 to 120 km/h.