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!
