Storm Charles: Alcácer do Sal on alert with rain and wind warnings

Municipal Civil Protection Service shares information on the storm's path and keeps services on alert.

Generic image of storm clouds gathering over a Portuguese locality, with road closure signs and emergency lights in the distance.
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Generic image of storm clouds gathering over a Portuguese locality, with road closure signs and emergency lights in the distance.

The Municipal Civil Protection Service of Alcácer do Sal shared information this morning (November 11, 2026) regarding meteorological conditions, indicating that Storm Charles is not expected to impact the territory with the initially predicted intensity, although alerts remain in place.

Storm Charles has slightly altered its route, moving away from the initially anticipated impact on Alcácer do Sal. Nevertheless, all civil protection services and involved entities remain on alert, with specific warnings for the coming hours.
Until 7 PM/8 PM, continued very intense rain is expected, with the peak intensity predicted between 12 PM and 3 PM. As for the wind, gusts may reach 60 km/h in some areas of the municipality, with peak intensity anticipated between 2 PM and 8 PM.
The Avenida dos Aviadores (south route) will remain closed to traffic, coinciding with the high tide predicted for 5:30 PM. The IC1, which was closed due to a fallen tree in the Palma area, has now been reopened.
Based on information from the official source: Camara Municipal de Alcacer do Sal (11/11/2026)