Portugal faces similar conditions, with red alerts issued for the entire country on Wednesday. According to the MeteoAlarm warning system, wind gusts could reach as high as 140 kilometers per hour. The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel alert for Portugal, advising that heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous coastal conditions are forecast for mainland Portugal, Madeira, and Porto Santo. The alert notes that the greatest risk is expected on Wednesday, November 11, with potential for flooding, landslides, falling trees, and travel disruption. Schools and public services may close at short notice in affected areas.
The severe weather is linked to two distinct frontal systems. The initial impact is driven by Storm Bruna, which is causing heavy rain, strong gusts, and rough seas along the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula and the Canary Islands. This system will be followed by Storm Charles, which is forecast to bring a warm, very humid air mass from tropical latitudes. AEMET warns that Storm Charles will result in widespread rainfall that could be heavy, very heavy, and persistent, particularly in the southern and western halves of the Peninsula. Throughout the stormy period, wind gusts across Spain could reach 120 kilometers per hour.
The Balearic Islands are currently unaffected by alerts for Tuesday and Wednesday. However, yellow wind and coastal warnings are expected to take effect on Thursday, November 12. In Madeira and Porto Santo, severe weather conditions are expected to persist from the evening of Tuesday, November 10, into Wednesday, November 11, with particular risks in exposed and mountainous areas.
Authorities continue to monitor the progression of these systems as they move across Europe. The combination of high-volume rainfall and extreme wind speeds poses significant risks to infrastructure and public safety. Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to stay informed of local updates and follow official guidance regarding road conditions and potential service interruptions.
