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Storm Charles Threatens Portugal & Spain
9 Nov
Summary
- Depression Charles brings heavy rain, winds over 120 km/h.
- Madeira faces effects from Tuesday, mainland on Wednesday.
- Civil Protection urges caution with storm warnings.
Depression Charles is poised to bring a significant deterioration in weather conditions to Portugal and Spain, with impacts expected to begin late Tuesday in Madeira and Wednesday on the mainland. This new storm system follows depression Bruna, which caused damage over the weekend.
In Madeira, persistent heavy rain and winds gusting up to 130 km/h are forecast from late Tuesday through Wednesday morning. Significant wave heights are also expected along the coast. On the mainland, wind gusts could reach 120 km/h, accompanied by heavy rainfall across much of the country.
The storm's predicted path suggests it could approach the Iberian Peninsula via the Gulf of Cadiz or between Sines and Cabo Carvoeiro. Authorities are issuing orange-level warnings and advising the public to take stringent preventive measures. These include avoiding risky coastal areas, flooded zones, and unstable structures.
Recommendations from Civil Protection emphasize securing outdoor items, closing windows, and driving defensively. Charles is the third named storm of the season, originating from subtropical latitudes in the Atlantic.
