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Nine central and southern districts under yellow warning this weekend due to heat

RTP Notícias11 September 2026 at 06:20

Nine districts in the centre and south of mainland Portugal will be under yellow warning during the weekend due to heat. The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) issued this warning today, covering Saturday and Sunday. The districts covered are located in the central and southern region of mainland Portugal. This meteorological situation puts several regions on alert given the high temperatures expected for the weekend.

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