Italy is bracing for another surge of hot weather, with temperatures expected to climb back toward 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days, according to Sky TG24. The new heat wave is set to affect cities across the country, from the north to the south, as summer heat returns with force.
Sky TG24 reports that the hottest conditions will be concentrated in specific urban areas, though the report does not specify which cities will see the highest readings. The forecast comes as Italy has already experienced several intense heat episodes this season, and this latest push of hot air is expected to bring another round of sweltering conditions.
Other Italian outlets have also flagged the incoming heat. Il Sole 24 ORE described the upcoming warm spell as potentially the most intense of the summer for the central and southern regions. Meanwhile, la Repubblica noted that temperatures could again reach 40 degrees, with the peak of the heat concentrating in particular zones. Virgilio quoted meteorologist Luca Mercalli as saying the south could still see peaks above 40 degrees into September, adding that the heat is not finished for the season.
Forecasts for the weekend of August 29-30 suggest a mix of thunderstorms and continued extreme heat, according to Idealista. That combination points to a volatile weather pattern, with hot air clashing with cooler disturbances.
The immediate focus is on how long this latest heat wave will last and whether it will extend into the first days of September. Forecasters will be watching for any signs of relief, but for now, Italians across much of the country should prepare for another stretch of very high temperatures.
