By&nbsp Euronews

Published on

27/08/2026 – 15:27 GMT+2

The fifth extreme heatwave of the summer has arrived in Italy at the end of August, following a brief spell of unsettled weather that helped bring temperatures down.

According to forecasts, it will not last long, with high temperatures between 27 and 29 August, but it is expected to be the most intense heatwave of the season.

Driven by an African anticyclone, which could also bring Saharan dust, the stifling heat will be concentrated in southern and central Italy, with temperatures reaching 8-10°C above average.

On Thursday, three cities are already under a red alert, according to the latest…

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