Overview

• An African anticyclone settled over Italy on June 7 is expected to sustain a heatwave with daily highs 6–8°C above June averages for at least seven days.
• Meteorologists predict peak daytime temperatures of 38–40°C in Sicily, Puglia and Sardinia between June 11 and 15.
• Northern and central regions will also see unusually high heat, with mid-30s highs and only brief alpine showers offering temporary relief.
• Persistent warmth will trigger tropical nights with minimum temperatures above 20°C and stagnant air may elevate ozone concentrations in urban centers.
• Forecast models indicate a shift to cooler Mediterranean air arriving around mid-June, likely easing the intense heat by about June 15.