South coast of Madeira and Porto Santo under yellow warning due to hot weather until Tuesday

Correio da Manhã6 September 2026 at 16:55

The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) issued a yellow warning for the south coast of Madeira and for Porto Santo due to hot weather. The warning comes into effect at 09:00 on Monday and extends until Tuesday. This meteorological situation justifies the issuance of a danger warning for these regions. Residents and visitors should take precautions given the high temperatures expected during this period.

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