Portugal declares alert for mainland Portugal for 11 November 2026, government cites winds to 120 km/h and possible gusts over 150 km/h
Government and IPMA warn of heavy rain and very strong winds for mainland Portugal on 11 November 2026 due to Depressão Charles; ANEPC sent SMS warnings and raised readiness.
- Urgency
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At a glance
On 11 November 2026 the Portuguese government declared a situation of alert for the território continental because Depressão Charles is forecast to bring periods of intense rain and strong winds, with gusts that could reach 120 km/h and possibly exceed 150 km/h. IPMA places the system near 34°N 21°W around 00 UTC on 11 November and notes high uncertainty in its trajectory and intensity. ANEPC elevated readiness and issued SMS warnings to the public for 11 November 2026.
- Government and IPMA warn of heavy rain and very strong winds for mainland Portugal on 11 November 2026 due to Depressão Charles; ANEPC sent SMS warnings and raised readiness.
CHRONOS Wire · November 11 · Alert 6
What happened
Portuguese authorities raised the alert for mainland Portugal because Storm Charles is forecast to bring heavy rain and very strong winds on 11 November 2026. Officials sent SMS warnings and put emergency services on elevated readiness.
Why it matters
Official national-level alert and ANEPC SMS warnings were issued for 11 November 2026, indicating imminent elevated risk to life and infrastructure on mainland Portugal that warrants immediate monitoring and preparedness.
CHRONOS Bottom Line
The Portuguese government and national civil protection elevated alert for mainland Portugal for 11 November 2026 because Depression Charles is forecast to bring heavy rain and very strong winds, including gusts up to 120 km/h and possibly over 150 km/h in a sting‑jet scenario.
Full detail
What changed
On 10–11 November 2026 the Portuguese government declared a situation of alert for the território continental citing IPMA forecasts of intense rain and winds with gusts up to 120 km/h and possibly above 150 km/h; ANEPC elevated readiness and issued SMS warnings for 11 November 2026.
What is genuinely new
Government declared a situation of alert for the território continental and ANEPC sent an SMS public warning specifically for 11 November 2026 referencing the passage of Depressão Charles and associated wind and rain forecasts.
Detailed analysis
IPMA places the centre of Depressão Charles near 34°N 21°W around 00 UTC on 11 November 2026 with central pressure near 989 hPa and notes high uncertainty on track and intensity. The government communiqué cites forecasts for 11 November 2026 of intense rain and winds with gusts up to 120 km/h and possibly above 150 km/h in a sting‑jet scenario. ANEPC raised special readiness and issued SMS alerts for the day.
U.S. Impact
U.S. Impact assessment pending.