Africa is the star of this week's weather in Italy. Hot air arriving from Africa has begun to affect the central Mediterranean, triggering an intense heatwave that will particularly scorch the southern regions in the coming days. Temperatures are expected to be off the charts, with anomalies of up to 8-10 degrees above the seasonal average.
In some southern locations, temperatures could exceed 40 degrees Celsius, with extreme peaks of up to 45 degrees in Sicily, which once again confirms its role as the country's hotbed. This situation is very different from that expected in the North, where the influx of humid currents will make the atmosphere unstable: scattered showers, thunderstorms, and cloudy skies are expected, especially in the Alps and occasionally even in the plains.
The scorching heat in central and southern Italy will be accompanied by sunny days and cloud-free skies. Central Italy will continue to enjoy stable and sunny weather, with few disturbances even in the evening and night. In the north, however, the situation will be more dynamic, with alternating morning showers, more intense afternoon showers in the mountains, and clear skies at night.
Towards the weekend, according to the latest updates from the Italian Meteorological Center, a low pressure system descending from the west could temporarily interrupt the African dominance, bringing cooler temperatures and a few degrees below average. However, the exact nature and intensity of this change in weather patterns remain to be confirmed.
Reading the article, it seems that the African heat is very strong and will hit the southern regions. But in the north, there will also be rain and thunderstorms, which can sometimes be annoying for those who want good weather.