Second day of Web Summit cancelled as Storm Charles puts Portugal on high alert

France24 - Nov 11, 2026

Portuguese authorities strongly advised organisers of the Web Summit to cancel events this Wednesday because of risks of tidal flooding and severe disruption to public transport. Storm Charles is expected to be at its most dangerous on Wednesday afternoon, with winds reaching up to 120 km/h and potentially very dangerous wind gusts as well.

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Second day of Web Summit cancelled as Storm Charles puts Portugal on high alert

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