Storm Charles disrupts flights and roads across Portugal
What happened
According to Expresso, Storm 'Charles' led to the cancellation of about half of flights at Portuguese airports, with most cancellations involving TAP. Jornal Económico reports that eight roads were closed due to bad weather, including the North-South Axis in Lisbon.
When it started
Headlines from Correio da Manhã, Expresso and Jornal Económico are dated 11 November 2026. The exact timing of the storm and the disruption is not stated in the sources provided.
How it spread
Correio da Manhã reports hundreds of incidents in Amadora, Cascais and Sintra, with no personal injuries reported. The sources provided do not give further details on how the storm developed or how it was measured.
Why it matters
The storm is causing widespread travel disruption, with flight cancellations and road closures in and around Lisbon. The sources do not say how long the disruption will last.
Sources
- Correio da Manhã: Amadora, Cascais e Sintra com centenas de ocorrências mas sem danos pessoais
- Expresso: Tempestade ‘Charles” cancela metade dos voos nos aeroportos portugueses. Maioria são da TAP
- Jornal Económico: Mau tempo: Aumenta para oito as estradas condicionadas incluindo Eixo Norte-Sul em Lisboa