Storm Charles and Bruna trigger severe weather in Iberia

Storm Charles Storm Bruna Iberian Peninsula weather emergency flooding

A combination of two storms, Bruna and Charles, is causing severe weather across the Iberian Peninsula, bringing heavy rainfall and high winds to Spain and Portugal.

In Spain, the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) has issued warnings for intense precipitation and wind. In Andalusia, the Junta de Andalucía elevated its flood emergency plan to phase one. Coastal municipalities in Cádiz and Huelva have suspended in-person classes and day center activities due to expected wind gusts of up to 120 km/h. In Córdoba, orange alerts are in effect for wind and rain, while the University of Sevilla has authorized remote work for certain staff.

In Portugal, the government has declared a state of alert for mainland territory and Madeira. Schools and non-essential public services are expected to close. The Instituto Português do Mar e Atmosfera (IPMA) has placed several stations in Madeira under red alerts due to extreme rainfall, with some areas recording over 130 mm in six hours. Wind gusts in Portugal could reach 140 km/h, and authorities have warned of potential disruptions to air travel, transport, and electricity services.

Entities

AEMET · ANEPC · Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Civil Protection · IPMA · Iberian Peninsula · Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera · Junta de Andalucía · Lisbon · Luís Montenegro · Luís Neves · Madeira

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Badajoz recorded approximately 42 liters per square meter of rain overnight.
[● 3 SOURCES] A new storm named Charles is approaching the Canary Islands. www.diariodenavarra.es · www.huelva24.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Accumulations of up to 300 liters per square meter are possible south of the Sistema Central. www.negocios.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Huelva is under an orange alert for rainfall with potential accumulations of 30 liters per square meter in one hour. www.huelvainformacion.es
[● 4 SOURCES] Storm Bruna is expected to cause weather instability until at least Wednesday. www.europasur.es · www.diariodenavarra.es
[● 4 SOURCES] The Andalusian government activated the pre-emergency phase of the Flood Risk Emergency Plan (PERI). www.europasur.es · www.huelvainformacion.es
[● 2 SOURCES] Wind gusts in Tarifa reached 71 kilometers per hour.
[● 3 SOURCES] The government of Castilla-La Mancha activated the METEOCAM plan in the province of Toledo. www.lacerca.com · nuevaalcarria.com
[● 6 SOURCES] IPMA issued orange alerts for Portalegre, Évora, Santarém, and Castelo Branco due to persistent rain.
[● 3 SOURCES] Nine people were relocated in Madeira due to weather conditions.
[● 8 SOURCES] Waves in Madeira could reach 4.5 meters on the south coast. econotimes.com · it.euronews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Depression Bruna is expected to remain nearly stationary northwest of the Iberian Peninsula until Friday, November 13.