Italy’s Ministry of Health has raised the alarm: 17 cities will face Level 2 heat alerts this weekend, with temperatures soaring to a blistering 40°C (104°F)! Rome, Florence, and Palermo are among the hotspots, as warm air currents from northern Africa threaten to turn piazzas into ovens.
Who’s at Risk?
The ministry warns vulnerable groups—like kids, seniors, and those with chronic conditions—to stay indoors between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Local officials are urging hydration and shade breaks, saying this could be “another record-breaking summer.”
Not Just a Fluke
This isn’t Italy’s first rodeo. Average temps have climbed 1.1°C over the past 30 years, with Trieste and Verona joining this weekend’s “heat club.” Even gelato melts faster these days!
Tourists aren’t off the hook either—authorities suggest swapping midday Colosseum pics for early morning snaps. Stay cool, folks!
Rome, Florence, and Palermo are among the hotspots, as warm air currents from northern Africa threaten to turn piazzas into ovens. 
Stay cool, folks!
