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title: "Heat Warning for Saturday Upgraded to Orange as 'Feels Like' Temps to Hit 41°C"
date: 2026-08-06T07:52:53.843+00:00
updated: 2026-08-06T08:03:40.786+00:00
topics: ["Environment", "National"]
canonical: https://filqosor.com/article/2026-08-06/heat-warning-for-saturday-upgraded-to-orange-as-feels-like-temps-to-hit-41-c
source: Fil-Qosor
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# Heat Warning for Saturday Upgraded to Orange as 'Feels Like' Temps to Hit 41°C

## In brief

- An Amber Heat Warning has been issued for Malta, with 'feels like' temperatures expected to reach 41°C by Saturday.
- The Public Service raised its weather warning from yellow to amber due to the intense summer heat.
- The Met Office clarified that despite the high temperatures, the current conditions do not constitute a heatwave.

Malta is experiencing another period of intense summer heat, prompting the Public Service to upgrade its weather warning from yellow to amber. This advisory indicates that 'feels like' temperatures are projected to hit 41°C by Saturday.

The sweltering conditions are expected to persist, with authorities urging the public to take precautions against the heat, such as staying hydrated and avoiding direct sunlight during peak hours.

Despite the high temperatures, the Met Office has clarified that the current weather conditions do not officially constitute a heatwave. A heatwave typically involves specific criteria related to sustained high temperatures over several days.

The public is advised to monitor official weather updates and follow health recommendations to ensure safety during this hot spell.

The Met Office has since upgraded its heat warning for Saturday from amber to orange, highlighting the continued severity of the heat. Both The Malta Independent and state broadcaster TVM News reported on the updated orange warning for the weekend.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both The Malta Independent and TVM News reported the updated weather warning consistently.

## Updates

- **2026-08-06:** The Met Office has updated its heat warning to orange, with 'feels like' temperatures expected to reach close to 40°C on Saturday.

## Sources (4)

- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-08-05/local-news/Orange-weather-warning-issued-for-Saturday-with-temperature-set-to-feel-close-to-40-C-6736291921)
- [TVM News](https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/met-office-issues-orange-warning-for-saturday/ "Met Office issues Orange Warning for Saturday")
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/amber-heat-warning-issued-as-feels-like-temperatures-set-to-reach-41c/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/saturday-heat-prompts-orange-weather-warning.1132371)

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