Caronte’s Inferno: When Will the Scorching Heatwave Finally Break?
Breaking news: Relief is on the Horizon as African Anticyclone Begins to Relent
Italy is enduring a brutal Ferragosto,gripped by the scorching embrace of the African anticyclone,Caronte. But amidst the relentless heat, a glimmer of hope emerges: the end is in sight.
According to meteorologist Lorenzo Ceati of iLMeteo.it, the models – deterministic, probabilistic, adn AI-driven – converge on a timeline for Caronte’s departure. While the exact date varies slightly, the consensus points towards the second half of next week as the heat begins to fade.
Cooler air is expected to grace Northern Italy as early as Tuesday, August 19th. Central Italy may see a shift on Wednesday, while the South is slated for a temperature drop on Thursday, August 21st.Keep in mind that Caronte’s most extreme effects have been localized, impacting the Tyrrhenian center, Liguria, and parts of the Po valley, rather than the entirety of Southern Italy.
Evergreen Insight: This heatwave, characterized by consecutive days of 40°C highs and nights above 32°C in some areas, underscores the growing impact of global warming in Italy. Understanding the patterns and impact of such weather events is necessary not only for planning any activity but also to prepare for a future of higher temperatures.
Heatwave Forecast: A Day-by-Day Look
- Thursday, August 14th: Expect sunshine and intense heat across the North, Center, and South. Thunderstorms will be present in the Alps, mountains, and surrounding areas.
- Friday, August 15th: Sun and intense heat continue.Expect thunderstorms in the center and eastern Alps, and in the mountains. Afternoon thunderstorms expected in the South
- Saturday, August 16th: Similar conditions prevail. Expect thunderstorms in the Alps, the mountains, and throughout Sicily and Apennines .
- Trend: A gradual decrease in temperatures begins on Sunday. An Atlantic disturbance is expected to arrive starting Wednesday, August 20th.
Stay hydrated, seek shade, and stay informed. relief from Caronte is coming.
