Il weekend most anticipated of the summer opens again under the sign of the hot African. Italy remains in the grip of the fourth heat wave of the season, with temperature well above average, widespread mugginess and peaks of up to 40 degrees in the South and on the Islands. But while the Centre-South will continue to deal with sun and intense heat, North part the first signs of change will arrive, with temporal even intense ones locally accompanied by cloudbursts and hailstorms.
Those hoping for a break from the intense heat will have to wait a little longer. The scorching heat that began at the end of July will continue into the second weekend of August, with the African anticyclone expected to maintain extremely hot conditions, especially in central and southern regions. This situation will affect millions of Italians precisely during the days of the great heat. exodus towards Ferragosto, when many will be traveling to holiday resorts.
Hot and muggy, with red weather warnings still in effect in many cities
After the heat wave that hit Italy in the last few days, the level of Alert Temperatures will slowly begin to drop, but the heat will remain prevalent, especially in central and southern Italy. The Ministry of Health's heatwave bulletin reports a gradual improvement from the peak reached in recent days, when all monitored cities were at the highest risk level.
On Saturday there will still be many places with red dot, particularly in inland areas and large cities in central and southern Italy, while the easing of the alert will primarily affect the North, where the arrival of greater instability will bring some temporary relief. Temperatures will remain high, however: during the hottest hours, temperatures could exceed 35 degrees Celsius in many areas, with the feeling of heat made even more oppressive by the mugginess. In the South and on the islands, peaks near 39-40 degrees are possible.
Weekend Weather Forecast for August 8-9: Still Warm, But Watch Out for Thunderstorms in the North
The day of Saturday August 8 The weather will begin with sunshine dominating much of Italy. Heat will continue to dominate, especially in central and southern Italy, while the risk of changes in the north will increase throughout the day. Thunderstorms are expected in the Alps and Prealps in the afternoon, with possible heavy showers, gusts of wind, and hail. Some storms may also reach the plains, especially between Piedmont, Lombardia e Veneto. On Pianura Po Valley The climate will remain hot and muggy, while in the other northern regions there may be alternating periods of cloudiness and clearings. Centro and Sardinia The sun will remain predominant, with some possible afternoon thunderstorms on the Apennine mountains and inland areas, but without a real change in the general picture. Along the coasts, the weather will remain stable. South and Sicilia The African heat will continue to dominate, with clear skies for most of the day. Only on the mountains of Calabria and along the Apennines, isolated thunderstorms may develop in the afternoon, before improving in the evening.
The Sunday August 9 the picture will remain divided in two: the Center-Sud will continue to experience a fully summery day, with sunshine and high temperatures, while at North part The risk of afternoon thunderstorms will increase again. The Alpine and pre-Alpine areas will be the most exposed, but some phenomena could also affect the plains of the Piedmont and LombardiaIn the rest of Italy, the sun will prevail, with some cloud cover on the mountains but without any particular consequences. Temperatures will remain high: the maximum will be included between 33 and 36 degrees in the North, While at the Centro and South will reach 37-38 degrees, with higher peaks in the internal areas.
August 15th Weather Forecast: Another Heatwave Coming
Il hot African does not seem destined to loosen its grip on the next weekAfter the weekend, in fact, Italy will still remain under the influence of hot air coming from North Africa, with temperatures above average and a new possible intensification in the days leading up to Ferragosto.
Between Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th August No major changes are expected: the heat will remain the main feature, especially in the Center-South, while in the mountainous areas, some isolated afternoon thunderstorms may still develop, but without bringing a real change to the overall picture. The hottest phase could arrive between Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th August, when temperatures are expected to rise again. The new peak could arrive right around the weekend of August 15th, between Friday 14st and Saturday 15nd August, with temperatures even 8-10 degrees above seasonal averages and possible peaks close to 40 degrees especially in inland areas and on the plains of central Italy.
At the moment there are no signs of a real turning Moving towards cooler weather: intense heat could therefore continue in Italy into the second half of August, although further updates will be needed to determine how the situation evolves.
