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Italy's Weekend Heat Eases North, Persists in South

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Central and northern Italy will see a significant easing of extreme heat over the weekend as the African anticyclone weakens.
  • Southern Italy, however, will continue to face high temperatures, with peaks potentially reaching 40°C in Sicily and Calabria.
  • A shift in weather is expected in early September with the arrival of an Atlantic disturbance bringing cooler temperatures and rain to the north and parts of the center.

The final weekend of August offers a welcome break from oppressive heat for millions of Italians returning from vacation. The grip of the African anticyclone is expected to loosen considerably across much of the peninsula, according to Lorenzo Tedici, a meteorologist with iLMeteo.it.

The Central and North will breathe normally again, leaving behind the extreme heat of recent days for a positive weekend without the violent thunderstorms recorded on Friday.

— Lorenzo TediciMeteorologist describing the weekend weather forecast for northern and central Italy.

Central and northern Italy will experience a return to more normal temperatures, leaving behind the extreme humidity of recent days. This respite will be accompanied by a lack of the violent thunderstorms that occurred on Friday. However, the anomalous heat, though diminished, will stubbornly remain confined to the southern regions.

On Saturday, extreme temperatures are forecast for the South, with peaks of 40°C anticipated in Caltanissetta and 39°C in cities like Catania, Cosenza, Ragusa, and Reggio Calabria. High temperatures between 37°C and 38°C will persist across much of Puglia, Basilicata, and Sicily. Sunday will offer a slight reprieve even in the South, with maximums around 37°C in Sicily, Calabria, and Puglia. Central Italy will see highs around 34°C, while northern regions will stay below 30-31°C.

The anomalous heat, though diminished, will stubbornly remain confined to the Meridione.

— Lorenzo TediciMeteorologist describing the persistent heat in southern Italy.

The return to work on Monday is expected to be pleasant, sunny, and without excessive heat. However, a more significant change is predicted for the very first days of September. Between September 1st and 2nd, an Atlantic disturbance is forecast to bring much-needed rain to northern and parts of central Italy, maintaining acceptable temperatures.

The thermometer grants a slight discount even to the South, stopping at a maximum of 37°C in Sicily, Calabria and Puglia.

— Article contextReporting on Sunday's temperature forecast for southern Italy.

Looking further ahead, long-term projections suggest a concerning possibility of a sixth heatwave from the African anticyclone after September 5th, indicating that the summer's extreme weather may not be entirely over.

The true change will arrive in the very first days of the new month.

— Article contextIndicating the timing of a significant weather shift.
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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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