A devastating extreme wind storm wreaked havoc in Portugal’s Algarve region, resulting in the death of an 85-year-old British woman and leaving dozens injured. The incident occurred at the Albufeira Camping Park, where two individuals sustained serious injuries and three others were slightly hurt, according to Faro’s district commander for rescue operations. The storm also struck a nearby hotel in Albufeira, causing 23 minor injuries and necessitating the hospitalization of four individuals. Portugal’s National Medical Emergency Institute reported that among the 28 injured across both locations, six were children aged between two months and seven years, all of whom suffered light injuries, alongside 23 adults aged 24 to 70. The National Meteorological Office (IPMA) is investigating whether the event was a tornado, with radar images suggesting a high likelihood. Tornadoes are notoriously difficult to predict, the IPMA noted. The storm began around 11:00 GMT on Saturday and persisted until 15:00 GMT. Meanwhile, southern Portugal, including Faro, Setúbal, and Beja, remains under an orange warning for persistent rain, heavy at times, and accompanied by thunderstorms. The region had already experienced intense and localized wind gusts on Friday, which caused trees to fall.