Breaking: Heatwave to give way to Storms Across Europe This Weekend
A period of unusually warm weather across parts of Europe, fueled by the African anticyclone which brought temperatures peaking at 40°C to Spain in mid-September, is set to transition into a period of worsening weather conditions. According to 3B Meteo, a “deepening of a bag” – a low-pressure system - is expected over Western Europe in the next 24-48 hours, accompanied by a movement of African anticyclonic maximums towards Italy.
the shift will bring a deterioration of weather extending from England, France, and Spain to Italy.The first “signs” of change are anticipated on Sunday with the approach of fronts to the western Alpine arc and initial showers.A significant worsening, including strong thunderstorms, is forecast for the night between Sunday and Monday.
Weekend Forecast:
* Saturday: Northern Italy will be stable and sunny with few clouds. Isolated showers are possible in the afternoon/evening over the western Alpine arc between Medio alto Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta. The Center and South will remain stable and sunny with few clouds. Temperatures will remain above average, reaching peaks of 32°C in the North and 33/34°C in the Center-South. winds will be from the south-eastern quadrants, with calm to slightly choppy seas.
* Sunday: Northern Italy will see irregularly cloudy skies over Medio Alto Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta, with showers intensifying and extending towards the medium-high plain sectors, including Lombardy. Sunny conditions will prevail elsewhere in the North. Strong weather phenomena are expected in the Northwest and Lombardy overnight. The Center will be stable and sunny with few clouds, though cloud cover will increase over Tuscany later in the day, perhaps bringing thunderstorms to the northern sectors overnight. The South will remain stable and sunny with few clouds. Temperatures will continue to rise slightly, peaking at 33°C in Emilia romagna and 34/35°C in the Center-South. Winds will strengthen from the south-eastern quadrants, and seas will become moved, tending to very moved in western basins.
