Malta to Experience Peak Heat of 37°C This Week
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In brief
- Malta is forecast to experience temperatures feeling as high as 37°C on Wednesday, July 1st.
- A yellow weather warning, initially issued last Thursday, remains active until Wednesday.
- This local heat follows a wider European heatwave that has been linked to over 1,300 deaths.
Malta is bracing for another day of intense heat, with temperatures forecast to feel as high as 37°C on Wednesday, July 1st. This comes as a yellow weather warning, first issued last Thursday, remains in effect until Wednesday.
Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on Europe's record heatwave linked to over 1,300 deaths. The current local conditions are part of this broader pattern, although the record-breaking heatwave across Europe is slowly starting to wane.
Lovin Malta noted that June 2026 is concluding with one final hot spell. However, there is anticipation for a fresher start, with wind and clouds expected to return to the islands soon, potentially offering some relief from the high temperatures.
Times of Malta highlighted that the yellow weather warning, which has been in place since last Thursday, will continue to apply until Wednesday. Residents are advised to take precautions against the heat.
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