The African heat wave that is ready to set Italy ablaze will last at least another 7 days, with maximum temperatures well above 40 degrees and possible new records.
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According to metrology experts, the second heat wave of the summer season has arrived. In the next few days, temperature peaks of up to 35-37 degrees are expected on the plains of the North, up to 38 in the Center, and even above 42 on the two Major Islands.
The hottest day could be Wednesday when, in some places in Sardinia, temperatures could even reach 45 degrees, if not more.
The absolute record for maximum temperature in Italy is 48,8°C, recorded in August 2021 in the province of Syracuse; there is a risk of beating a value that was considered almost unattainable just a few years ago.
During the night hours, things will certainly not get any better, in fact, the nights will be tropical: this means sky-high humidity (muggy) and temperatures that will not fall below 22/23 degrees in most of the country.
In meteorology, in fact, we speak of tropical nights when the minimum temperatures never fall below 20 degrees. From Thursday, the high pressure will lose some of its strength in the North.
The entry of more unstable air currents at altitude driven by a depression centered on the British Isles could act as a trigger for the outbreak of some strong thunderstorms especially over Lombardy and then over the Triveneto region.
Weather Forecast Naples: Today's Situation
Today in Naples good weather with bright sunshine all day. During today the maximum recorded temperature will be 34 degrees, the minimum 26 degrees. The winds will be weak in the morning and will come from the Northeast, weak in the afternoon and will come from the South-Southwest.
Article published on 10 July 2023 - 09:51
