# Storm Charles and Bruna weather emergency in Iberia > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/storm-charles-weather-emergency-in-portugal > Updated: 2026-11-10T16:11:36.000Z. Sources: 244. Developments: 2. The Portuguese government has declared a state of alert for mainland Portugal and the Madeira archipelago as depression Charles approaches. Following the impact of Storm Bruna, authorities ordered the closure of schools and non-essential public services, while prohibiting outdoor activities and proximity to coastlines. The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere issued red alerts for several districts, warning of intense rainfall, urban flooding, and wind gusts that could exceed 150 km/h. In Spain, the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) has issued warnings for intense precipitation and wind. The Junta de Andalucía elevated its flood emergency plan to phase one. In coastal municipalities such as Cádiz and Huelva, in-person classes and day center activities have been suspended due to expected wind gusts of up to 120 km/h. In Córdoba, orange alerts are in effect for wind and rain, and the University of Sevilla has authorized remote work for certain staff. In the Madeira archipelago, weather conditions have intensified. Rainfall levels have exceeded red alert thresholds at seven meteorological stations. At Chão do Areeiro, precipitation reached 230.5 liters per square meter in six hours, nearly four times the red alert limit. High winds have been reported, with gusts reaching 128 km/h at Chão do Areeiro and 126 km/h in Caniçal. The Regional Government of Madeira has closed schools, non-essential services, museums, gardens, and hiking trails. Operational responses are managing incidents including flooding, landslides, and fallen trees. In Santa Cruz, 15 occurrences were recorded, including road closures and trees falling on power lines, while Machico has reported flooding and landslides. Regional Government President Miguel Albuquerque stated that occurrences have not been significant and no victims have been reported thus far. ## Claims - The Plan de Emergencia ante el Riesgo de Inundaciones en Andalucía (PERI) has been elevated to operational phase 1. (reported by 5 sources) - The Andalusian government activated the pre-emergency phase of the Flood Risk Emergency Plan (PERI). (reported by 4 sources) - The Portuguese government declared a state of alert for Wednesday. (reported by 32 sources) - Non-essential public services will be closed on Wednesday. (reported by 23 sources) - All schools, including private schools and universities, will be closed on Wednesday. (reported by 17 sources) - Outdoor activities and circulation in parks, forests, and gardens are prohibited. (reported by 14 sources) - Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 140 km/h in exposed areas. (reported by 11 sources) - Waves in Madeira could reach 4.5 meters on the south coast. (reported by 8 sources) - Red weather alerts for strong winds have been issued for several districts including Lisboa, Faro, and Setúbal. (reported by 7 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-10: Madeira experiences extreme weather from Depression Charles Depression Charles has brought extreme rainfall and high winds to Madeira, triggering red alerts, school closures, and multiple reports of flooding and landslides across the archipelago. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madeira-authorities-prepare-emergency-response-for-depression-charles ### 2026-11-08: Storm Charles and Bruna trigger severe weather in Iberia Storms Charles and Bruna are bringing extreme wind and heavy rain to Spain and Portugal, leading to school closures, emergency alerts, and significant transport disruptions. 244 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-declares-alert-as-storm-charles-approaches --- Cite as: Storm Charles and Bruna weather emergency in Iberia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/storm-charles-weather-emergency-in-portugal