Storm Charles arrives in Lisbon

Storm Charles has reached Lisbon, causing heavy rainfall, localized flooding, and the closure of most venues and public spaces across the city today, Wednesday 11 November 2026. The Web Summit has specifically been impacted by these closures.

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If you are in Lisbon on Wednesday 11 November 2026, expect significant travel disruption, local flooding, and the closure of major events and public spaces.

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Storm Charles causes flooding in Lisbon

Storm Charles has triggered a national state of alert as of 11 November, leading to the closure of schools and non-essential public services across all districts. More than 200 flights are cancelled across Lisbon, Faro, and Madeira, with red wind and rain warnings in effect until 18:00 today in the south and 21:00 today in the north.

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Storm Charles drags giant rocks and floods houses in Madeira; see images of the destruction

Storm Charles has caused flooding and left roads covered in debris in Ribeira Brava, Madeira. Residents are currently assessing damages to their homes and properties.

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Media-reported alerts

Storms in Portugal cancel flights in Lisbon and Faro · The Portugal News · 1h ago
Storm forces suspension of scheduled healthcare across Algarve · Portugal Resident · 2h ago
Maritime Authority warns of worsening sea conditions: 18 bars closed · SIC Notícias · 3h ago
Access to the beach in Foz do Douro closed due to bad weather · Correio da Manhã · 5h ago

Live official alerts

Red and orange rain warnings, Wednesday
red warningIPMA· 18 districts· until 21:00
Red, orange and yellow wind warnings, Wednesday
red warningIPMA· 13 districts· until 21:00

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