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Italy weather split: storms in the North and extreme heat in the South

Italy is experiencing a sharp meteorological divide as an Atlantic disturbance brings intense storms and heavy rainfall to the North and Center, while an African anticyclone maintains extreme heat in the South.

The Civil Protection Department has issued orange and yellow alerts for several regions, including Lombardy, Tuscany, Liguria, and Friuli Venezia Giulia, due to risks of thunderstorms and hydrogeological instability. In Lombardy, rainfall could approach 100 mm, with significant risks noted in Milan and surrounding areas. Some regions may see cumulative rainfall of 30-50 mm within 24 hours.

In contrast, Southern Italy remains under the influence of the African anticyclone. Temperatures in regions such as Puglia, Campania, Basilicata, Calabria, and Sicily are expected to reach or exceed 40°C. The Ministry of Health has issued heat alerts for several provincial capitals, including Ancona, Bari, Bologna, Campobasso, and Rome, to protect vulnerable populations.

Agricultural sectors in Puglia have already reported damage from 14 extreme weather events since mid-August, highlighting the impact of climate variability on local crops.

Entities

Aeronautica Militare · Ancona · Bari · Civil Protection · Civil Protection Department · Coldiretti Puglia · Italy · Lombardy · Lorenzo Tedici · Ministry of Health · Protezione Civile · Puglia

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 4 SOURCES] The number of cities under orange heat alert will increase to five on Thursday, August 20. www.lospecialegiornale.it
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Ancona and Rome are under orange heat alert for Wednesday, August 19. www.lospecialegiornale.it
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Bari, Bologna, Campobasso will join Ancona and Rome in orange alert status on Thursday. www.lospecialegiornale.it
  • [● 4 SOURCES] The Italian Ministry of Health issued a heat alert bulletin. www.lospecialegiornale.it
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The heatwave in Calabria is expected to last approximately one week.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Trapani is expected to see temperatures between 32-33°C on August 19.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Calabria will experience tropical nights with minimum temperatures around 27-28°C.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Calabria is expected to experience a new heatwave starting this weekend.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures in the Trapani area could rise to 36-38°C over the weekend.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Coastal and plain areas in Calabria may see temperatures between 38-40°C.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Temperatures in Calabria's inland areas could reach peaks of 42-43°C.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Temperatures in Calabria's coastal and plain areas may reach 38-40°C.

Sources

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Meteo, l'Italia si spacca in due [www.cinquecolonne.it]
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Speciale Giustizia [www.radioradicale.it]
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