African heat coming: weather forecast for the second week of July 2024

The North African anticyclone is set to dominate the weather in July, bringing with it the fourth heat wave of the summer. The forecast indicates that the African heat coming will hit during this week in July. The South and the Greater Islands will be particularly affected, but this time the northern regions will also experience a significant intensification of temperatures. It is expected to be the hottest week since the start of the season, with temperatures potentially reaching record levels.

African heat coming, temperatures rising and peaking

This summer continues to be characterized by high temperatures, dominated by the subtropical anticyclone, a constant of recent summers.

Initial forecasts of a significant change in the middle of the month have been updated, indicating a persistence of theheat wave without substantial interruptions.

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Although phenomena may occur on the central-western Alpine sectors, the rest of Italy will have to face very hot conditions which could extend throughout the summer period.

The situation requires constant vigilance to adapt to changing climate conditions and to take the necessary precautions during the hottest days.

Intense heat and trends

The central days of the week will be crucial, with forecasts signaling the exceeding of 40°C in several areas of the country. While a brief respite is possible this coming weekend, this may be short-lived.

Northern Italy: The atmospheric conditions will improve as the days go by, with intense phenomena limited mainly to the western Alpine sectors. Maximum temperatures could reach 35°C, with possible isolated afternoon rainfall.

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Center of Italy: The marked influence of High Pressure will bring temperatures that could reach 37°C. Precipitation will be scarce and concentrated in the afternoon hours, within the normal seasonal variability.

Southern Italy and the Major Islands: The African Anticyclone will make its presence felt strongly, with temperatures easily exceeding 35°C. Some areas of Sardinia and Sicily could reach temperatures close to 40°C. The persistent heat suggests a continuation of summer throughout the period considered.