The short version: A red wind warning is in force for the Algarve on Wednesday 11 November, from 09:00 to 21:00 (Lisbon time), with gusts of up to 120 km/h and up to 140 km/h in exposed spots. Wednesday also brings an orange rain warning (05:00-18:00) and an orange sea warning (12:00-21:00), with southwest waves of 5-7 metres. Stay off the cliffs and beaches, and treat Wednesday as a stay-in day if you can. These are official IPMA warnings for the Faro district, checked on 10 November 2026.
Today, Tuesday 10 November, is already under yellow warnings: rain that is sometimes heavy, especially in the hills, and accompanied by thunderstorms, until 18:00, and a yellow sea warning that runs through to 03:00 on Wednesday. The wave heights differ by coast, and are set out in the table below.
The official warnings
All times are in Lisbon time. The figures come from IPMA’s warnings for the Faro district, which covers Lagos and the rest of the Algarve. Warnings can be updated, so check the live IPMA warnings page before you head out.
| When | Type | Level | What IPMA says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 10 Nov, 07:19-18:00 | Rain | Yellow | Rain sometimes heavy, especially in the hills, and accompanied by thunderstorms |
| Tue 10 Nov 07:19 to Wed 11 Nov 03:00 | Sea | Yellow | Waves of 4-5 m from the west on the west coast. On the south coast of the Barlavento, including Lagos, southwest waves of 4 m |
| Wed 11 Nov, 05:00-18:00 | Rain | Orange | Rain sometimes heavy and persistent |
| Wed 11 Nov, 09:00-21:00 | Wind | Red | Gusts up to 120 km/h, and up to 140 km/h in the most exposed spots |
| Wed 11 Nov, 12:00-21:00 | Sea | Orange | Southwest waves of 5-7 m |
| Wed 11 Nov 21:00 to Thu 12 Nov 03:00 | Sea | Yellow | Southwest waves of 4-5 m |
Wednesday is the peak: the red wind warning overlaps the orange rain through the afternoon, and the orange sea warning starts at midday. After 21:00 those drop, but a yellow sea warning continues until 03:00 on Thursday.
What this means in Lagos
A red wind warning is the highest level IPMA issues. Gusts of 120-140 km/h can bring down branches and loose objects, and the cliffs and sea walls are not safe in these conditions.
- Stay off the cliffs. Keep away from Ponta da Piedade and the clifftop paths. This is not the day to walk them or stand near the edge for a photo.
- Keep away from the beaches and harbour walls. Waves of 5-7 m can wash over promenades and harbour edges with little warning. Don’t go down to watch the swell.
- Secure balcony and terrace items. Bring in or tie down furniture, plants, parasols and anything else that can blow off.
- Expect messy roads. Heavy rain may flood low stretches, and fallen branches may block lanes. Give yourself extra time, or stay put if you don’t need to drive.
- Ferries and boat trips may be cancelled. Check with the operator before you set out. Don’t assume a tour or a ferry is running.
- Check on neighbours, especially anyone older or living alone, and keep your phone charged in case of local disruption.
Emergency contacts
If you need help, call 112, the national emergency number.
- IPMA warnings: ipma.pt/en/otempo/prev-sam. Check again on Wednesday, as warnings can be extended or stepped down.
- Proteção Civil (ANEPC): prociv.gov.pt.
For local updates from people already in town, join the Lagos Nomads WhatsApp groups.
Source: IPMA warnings for the Faro district, checked on 10 November 2026. This post is a summary, not a replacement for the official board.