The Algarve is the area most affected by the Charles depression

Depression Charles has split into two low-pressure centres, causing heavy rain and strong wind gusts in Lisbon and across the entire Algarve district, with gusts exceeding 120 km/h in the Monchique range. Mainland Portugal is under alert status, with schools and non-essential public services closed and a recommendation for residents to avoid all travel until the end of Wednesday 11 November 2026.