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Italy Braces for Tropical-Like Cyclone Following Brief Weekend Warmth

Sunny and warmer conditions are expected this weekend, but thunderstorms will return Monday, with forecasts predicting a powerful cyclone to develop by mid-May.

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Overview

  • Italy will experience a brief period of stable and sunny weather on May 10–11, with daytime highs reaching 26–27°C.
  • Thunderstorms are expected to return on Monday, May 12, particularly in northern and central-southern inland areas.
  • Meteorologists predict the development of a tropical-like extra-tropical cyclone starting Thursday, May 15, moving from Algeria toward Sardinia and southern Italy.
  • The potential cyclone could bring over 100 mm of rain and winds reaching up to 100 km/h, posing significant weather hazards.
  • Forecasts indicate unsettled conditions with persistent rain and storms likely to continue through at least May 20.