Get ready to feel the heat! 🔥 Italy's Ministry of Health announced Thursday that a sizzling heat wave is set to sweep across the country this weekend, putting 17 cities on high alert.
Starting Saturday, cities including the romantic Florence 🌹, the vibrant Palermo 🎭, and the ever-energetic Rome 🏛️ will be under Level 2 heat alerts. That's 17 out of the 27 cities monitored by the ministry bracing for soaring temperatures!
While the north might catch a break, places like Trieste and Verona in the northeast aren't so lucky. The heat is expected to crank up, making it feel like you're in the middle of a desert! 🏜️ The heat alerts will stay in effect until at least Monday, so plan accordingly.
What does a Level 2 heat alert mean? 🤔 It indicates weather conditions that could pose health risks, especially for kiddos 👶, our beloved grandparents 👵, and anyone with health conditions. The ministry recommends staying indoors between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. local time and taking all the chill steps to keep cool. 😎
According to Il Meteo, Italy's go-to weather site, temperatures in nearly a dozen cities are expected to skyrocket past 40°C by Saturday! 🥵 All thanks to warm air currents moving up from Africa. 🌍
It's not the first time Italy's turning up the heat. The past two summers have been unusually hot and dry, and on average, temperatures have climbed by 1.1°C over the last 30 years. Climate change much? 🌡️
So, if you're in Italy or planning to visit, make sure you've got your sunblock 🧴, shades 🕶️, and plenty of water! Stay cool, amigos! 💧
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
