After a long period marked by intense heat and mugginessItaly is experiencing a refreshing break. According to the Ministry of Health's first weekly bulletin, no heat wave risk is expected across the entire peninsula at least until Wednesday, July 30. All 27 provincial capitals monitored by the climate monitoring system are marked with a green dot, signaling favorable weather conditions.
Atlantic disturbance with rain and wind
This radical change is determined by a Atlantic disturbance Descending from central Europe, it is bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail, particularly along the Adriatic coast. The storm system is moving toward the Adriatic regions, where persistent showers are expected throughout the day.
The most affected regions will be Brands, Abruzzo, Molise e Puglia, while in the North generally sunny weather is expected. The worsening weather is accompanied by a clear drop in temperaturesThe arrival of cooler air, driven by northerly winds and a strong Mistral wind, has caused thermometers to drop below seasonal averages. In several exposed areas, gusts of wind In some areas, they could reach 80-90 km/h, contributing to a general feeling of refreshment. The sultry heat of African origin, which dominated the past few weeks, therefore seems to have definitively disappeared. Now attention shifts to the Maltempo, which will particularly affect central Italy, making this start of the week unstable and windy.
Brief bad weather
However, according to forecasts, the worst is expected to pass quickly. From Thursday the 31st, in fact, the weather will gradually improve, albeit with some possible showers. pioggia residual between the Central Adriatic and the South, but these will be short and isolated phenomena. The last week of July therefore opens with a decisive drop in temperatures and grayer skies, but with signs of clearing on the horizon. A temporary break in the Italian summer, offering some relief before the likely return of the heat in the coming days.