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Italy and San Marino face intense heatwave before expected weather shift
Italy and San Marino are experiencing a significant heatwave driven by a subtropical African anticyclone. The Ministry of Health has issued orange alerts for several cities, including Bari, Brescia, and Campobasso, due to high heatwave risks. Temperatures in many regions are expected to approach or exceed 40°C, particularly in southern areas like Puglia and Sicily.
Meteorologists predict that this intense period of heat will persist through the beginning of next week. However, a major weather shift is expected around Wednesday, September 9. An Atlantic perturbation is forecasted to move into the Mediterranean, bringing cooler air, increased cloud cover, and rainfall. This transition is expected to drop temperatures by 7 to 10 degrees, returning the region to seasonal averages.
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Agrigento · CNR · CNR-IBE · Consorzio Lamma · Italy · Lorenzo Tedici · Mediterranean · Mediterranean Sea · Ministry of Health · Palermo · San Marino · Sicily
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Orange heatwave alerts (level 2) are expected in Bari, Brescia, and Campobasso on Saturday, September 5. www.codirp.it · liberoreporter.it
- [● 6 SOURCES] Six cities will remain under green alerts (level 0) on Saturday, including Genoa, Milan, and Venice. www.codirp.it · liberoreporter.it
- [● 6 SOURCES] Yellow heatwave alerts (level 1) will affect 18 cities on Saturday, September 5. www.codirp.it · liberoreporter.it
- [● 10 SOURCES] Cold air from the North Atlantic is expected to arrive after Wednesday, September 9. www.crotoneok.it · giornalesm.com · www.forchecaudine.com · www.radiostudio90italia.it · www.ilfattonisseno.it · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Temperatures are expected to reach 38°C in Foggia. www.crotoneok.it · www.radiostudio90italia.it