As of midday today, Madeira was placed under a yellow warning for both rain and heat.
Tropical rain is expected to hit the island this afternoon, while temperatures on the south coast are expected to reach 28ºC.
Although the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), expect the showers to continue over the next couple of days, they predict that most of the rain will fall this afternoon and tomorrow.
Samantha Gannon
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