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Italy Faces Peak of Early May Heat Wave with Temperatures Reaching 34°C

Meteorologists predict a sharp weather shift starting Sunday, with storms, hail, and cooler temperatures set to replace the unseasonable heat.

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Overview

  • Italy is currently experiencing an anomalous heat wave, with inland temperatures reaching up to 34°C, 6–8°C above seasonal norms.
  • Regions most affected include Northern plains like Emilia and lower Lombardy, as well as Tuscany, Lazio, Puglia, Sardinia, and Sicily.
  • The heat wave, driven by an African anticyclone, is expected to persist through Saturday before cooler air from Northern Europe arrives on Sunday.
  • Sunday's weather shift is forecasted to bring strong thunderstorms, hail, and a significant drop in temperatures, particularly in the North and Center.
  • By early next week, conditions are expected to stabilize, with temperatures returning to typical spring levels and rain further cooling the air in the Center-North.