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High Heat Alert Triggered for Matola as Temperatures Reach 40.3°C
An automatic high-severity heat alert has been issued for Matola for November 6, 2026. Forecast data indicates that maximum temperatures will reach 40.3°C, surpassing the established 40°C threshold.
An automatic alert from wweather1.com has identified a high-severity heat event for Matola (MZ). The alert was generated based on the system's forecast data for November 6, 2026.
According to the metrics, the projected maximum temperature (tmax) for the area is 40.3°C. This reading exceeds the predefined high heat threshold of 40°C.
The event was registered automatically at 00:00:00.000Z on November 6, 2026, after the forecast values crossed the alert threshold.
Why it is dangerous and what to do
⚠️ Safety
• Stay hydrated by drinking water frequently.
• Avoid direct sun exposure during peak daylight hours.
• Remain in shaded or cooled indoor areas where available.
• Check on vulnerable family members and neighbors.
📊 The numbers, from wweather1 data
Matola: now +24°, Overcast.
That is 12° above the November climate norm.
The record for this date is +38° (2020).
Three-day forecast: 6 November: +40°/+24° · 7 November: +32°/+23° · 8 November: +25°/+19°
The figures are computed automatically from the Open-Meteo/ERA5 archive — no eyeball estimates. 🌍 Weather in nearby cities
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📰 Data source: wweather1. Forecast and analysis — wweather1, based on Open-Meteo / met.no data.