Portugal Weather Storm Charles
In short
More than 300 flights were cancelled at Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Madeira airports on Wednesday 11 November as Storm Charles swept across the mainland and Madeira.
What is happening
Storm Charles is battering Portugal with torrential rain and powerful winds reaching up to 150 kph. The storm has caused over 1,600 incidents and led to the closure of schools and non-essential public services.
When
11 November 2026
Why it matters
The severe weather has caused major disruptions to international travel across the Iberian Peninsula. While the storm caused flooding and many incidents, officials have reported no deaths so far.
Sources
- Portugal cancels over 300 flights as Storm Charles hits
- Storm Charles forces hundreds of flight cancellations across Portugal
- Storm Charles rips through Brit holiday hotspots as Canary Islands battered by gale-force winds & tornado warning issued
- Storm Charles Shuts Portugal but Passes With Limited Damage