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South coast and mountainous regions of Madeira under orange warning due to heat
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South coast and mountainous regions of Madeira under orange warning due to heat

Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 07:55

The south coast and the mountainous regions of Madeira are under an orange warning due to heat. The orange warning is the second most serious level on a three-level meteorological alert scale.

Temperatures in the city of Funchal are expected to range between 24 and 30 degrees Celsius.

In Porto Santo, minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to range between 22 and 27 degrees.

Why this matters

Residents and visitors in Madeira, especially in the southern coastal zones and mountainous areas, face intense heat conditions that require precautions. The orange warning indicates significant risk, potentially affecting outdoor activities and the health of vulnerable groups. This meteorological situation is part of a heat wave context that has been affecting various regions of the archipelago.

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