Storm Charles brings powerful winds and torrential rain in Algarve, Portugal

On November 11, 2026, in the Algarve, Portugal, @maiquiemike shared a video showing severe weather conditions as Storm Charles battered the region. In the video, heavy sheets of rain sweep across the street as large trees bend and sway under powerful winds. Terracotta flowerpots, green municipal trash bins, and white plastic patio furniture are swept across the rain-soaked sidewalk by strong wind gusts. According to reports, Storm Charles reached mainland Portugal through the Algarve after bringing hurricane-force wind gusts to Madeira. Portugal's weather agency issued its highest-level red wind warning for the Faro district, with gusts exceeding 120 km/h (75 mph) in parts of the south. Authorities declared a nationwide state of alert, closing schools and non-essential public services and advising residents to remain indoors. The storm also disrupted air travel, with hundreds of flights canceled, while emergency crews responded to fallen trees, flooding, and blocked roads.