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Autumn began this Wednesday with the persistence of summer

The autumn equinox occurred this Wednesday, 2026-09-23, at 01:05. Despite the season change, nine mainland districts (Guarda, Vila Real, Bragança, Viseu, Castelo Branco, Santarém, Portalegre, Lisbon, and Évora) are under a yellow weather warning for heat, with maximum temperatures between 31ºC and 39ºC.

Why it mattersIf you are in one of the nine mainland districts under a yellow heat warning, prepare for high temperatures today, stay hydrated, and avoid the sun during the hottest hours.

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