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title: "Malta Issues Orange Weather Warning as Temperatures Soar"
date: 2026-07-15T23:01:44.541+00:00
updated: 2026-07-16T05:01:53.188+00:00
topics: ["Environment", "National", "Health"]
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# Malta Issues Orange Weather Warning as Temperatures Soar

## In brief

- An orange weather warning has been issued for Malta due to expected high temperatures.
- The 'feels like' temperature is forecast to reach 42°C on Saturday.
- High apparent temperatures are also expected on Thursday (40°C) and Friday (39°C).

The Malta Met Office has issued an orange weather warning as the country prepares for a period of intense heat. Temperatures are expected to rise significantly over the coming days.

The "feels like" temperature is forecast to peak at 42°C on Saturday. Earlier in the week, the apparent temperature was expected to reach 40°C on Thursday and 39°C on Friday.

The warning advises the public to take precautions against the heat.

Following the orange weather warning issued for Malta, the Health Ministry has now urged the public to take precautions against the heat. People are advised to stay out of the sun as much as possible to avoid heat-related health issues.

The 'feels like' temperature is still forecast to reach 42°C by Saturday, with high apparent temperatures also expected on Thursday (40°C) and Friday (39°C).

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Times of Malta reported the Health Ministry's advice consistently with the ongoing weather warning.

## Updates

- **2026-07-16:** The Health Ministry has urged the public to stay out of the sun due to the high temperatures.

## Sources (3)

- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/orange-heat-warning-issued-as-feels-like-temperatures-set-to-hit-42c/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/met-office-issues-orange-weather-warning-temperatures-set-soar.1131434)
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/orange-weather-warning-issued-as-hot-days-are-ahead/)

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