Faro has mobilized 300 personnel and closed the municipal market due to Storm Charles. The article identifies a three-hour window of peak concern, necessitating precautionary measures.
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Storm Charles is moving toward the Portuguese mainland after hitting Madeira earlier than expected. Climatologist Mário Marques reports that recent satellite imagery indicates a potential acceleration, with a possibility of explosive cyclogenesis in the coming hours.
The Prime Minister warned of extreme weather caused by the storm 'Charles', with the most intense conditions expected on the afternoon of Thursday 12 November. Schools and non-essential public services are closed across all districts, with potential closures of bridges and flight restrictions.
Several districts in mainland Portugal and the Madeira archipelago are under orange and yellow weather warnings for heavy rain, strong wind and rough seas due to the impact of the Bruna and Charles depressions. Orange alerts for heavy rain are in effect for Lisbon, Setúbal, Santarém, Castelo Branco, Évora and Portalegre until 09:00 on Tuesday 10 November, transitioning to yellow until Wednesday 11 November; Madeira will be under an orange warning from 21:00 on Tuesday 10 November. Depression Charles is expected to bring intensified weather conditions, including gusts up to 120 km/h, from Wednesday 11 November.