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Portugal still on alert as storm Charles sweeps across the country

Portugal remains on alert as Storm Charles sweeps across the country, with authorities telling residents to stay home and closing schools and non-essential services. More than 300 flights were cancelled and Web Summit cancelled day two in Lisbon due to tidal flood risk. Madeira experienced flooding before the storm moved across mainland Portugal. Euronews warns of rare sting jet winds exceeding 160 km/h. The storm has now reached south-east France, where up to 150mm of rain may fall. Officials continue to monitor conditions as the system moves onward.

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  • ✓ Portugal closed schools and non-essential services and told people to stay home because of Storm Charles.
  • ✓ Authorities cancelled more than 300 flights across Portugal due to the storm.
  • ✓ Web Summit cancelled day two in Lisbon because of Storm Charles and tidal flood risk.
  • ✓ Storm Charles flooded Madeira before disrupting travel across mainland Portugal.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 16 independent reporting domains (92% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~3 min

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Portugal remains under alert as the storm continues its eastward track into France, with day two of Web Summit now cancelled and more than 300 flights grounded.

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  1. Storm Charles keeps Portugal on alert with schools closed and flights cancelled

    Portugal remains on alert as Storm Charles sweeps across the country, with authorities telling residents to stay home and closing schools and non-essential services. More than 300 flights were cancelled and Web Summit cancelled day two in Lisbon due to tidal flood risk. Madeira experienced flooding before the storm moved across mainland Portugal. Euronews warns of rare sting jet winds exceeding 160 km/h. The storm has now reached south-east France, where up to 150mm of rain may fall. Officials continue to monitor conditions as the system moves onward.

    Why it matters

    Storm Charles first hit Madeira, causing flooding and travel disruption, before sweeping across mainland Portugal. The government ordered schools and non-essential services to close and advised people to remain indoors. Airlines cancelled over 300 flights, and Lisbon's Web Summit scrapped its second day because of tidal flood danger. Meteorologists flagged the possibility of a sting jet, a rare wind feature capable of gusts above 160 km/h. The storm is now affecting south-east France with heavy rainfall expected.

    What is confirmed

    • Portugal closed schools and non-essential services and told people to stay home because of Storm Charles.
    • Authorities cancelled more than 300 flights across Portugal due to the storm.
    • Web Summit cancelled day two in Lisbon because of Storm Charles and tidal flood risk.
    • Storm Charles flooded Madeira before disrupting travel across mainland Portugal.
    • Euronews reported Portugal was on alert for rare sting jet winds above 160 km/h.
    • Storm Charles reached south-east France, with up to 150mm of rain forecast.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The exact number of flight cancellations may rise as the storm continues.

    What to watch next

    • Whether sting jet winds above 160 km/h materialise over Portugal.
    • Rainfall totals in south-east France against the 150mm forecast.
    • Whether Web Summit resumes after the cancelled second day.
    Sources used for this update (16)
    1. www.aljazeera.com — Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
    2. www.dailymail.com — UK Home | Daily Mail Online
    3. www.euronews.com — French debt | Euronews
    4. www.getaway.co.za — British adventurer Karl Bushby returns home after 28-year walk around the world
    5. Business Insider — Web Summit cancels day 2 due to Storm Charles and risks of tidal flood
    6. Bloomberg.com — Portuguese Told to Stay Home to Cover From Storm Charles
    7. tvlineups.com — Today Show on NBC Guests & Weekly Episode Schedule 2026
    8. AP News — Portugal closes all schools and non-essential services due to a major Atlantic storm
    9. The Irish Times — Web Summit a washout as attendees count the cost of unused €1,595 tickets
    10. Al Jazeera — Portugal cancels more than 300 flights, shuts schools due to Storm Charles
    11. Euronews — Portugal on alert for rare "sting jet" winds above 160 km/h
    12. Euronews.com — Portugal still on alert as storm Charles sweeps across the country
    confidence 92%
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