Storms return to Tuscany. And in some areas the intensity of precipitation could prove particularly intense, with gusts of wind and hail. The day to keep an eye on in this sense is that of Tuesday 7 May. And the danger of the situation is dictated by a meteorological detail linked to the wind currents: convergence. But let’s go in order.
(On the right in the photo is the map indicating the possibility of strong storms for Tuesday 7 May: the areas most at risk are in bright red)
Prediction
After a weekend – that of 4 And 5 May – full of sunshine and mild temperatures, even the day of Monday 6 May was characterized by a general situation of good weather. Weather conditions in the region will worsen starting from the night between Monday and Tuesday 7 May. On the morning of Tuesday 7th, in particular in Tuscany, the temporalwhich will start from the coast, particularly in the provinces of Pisa, Livorno And Grossetowith the rains which will also affect the internal areas (Siena, Florence And Arezzo), where the formation of further storms cannot be ruled out, which could become particularly intense where they hit
Convergence
The intensity of the phenomena can be predicted by analyzing the wind map, which indicates – for Tuesday 7 May – the presence of a particular convergence at the height of the provinces of Pisa, Livorno and Grosseto, from the coast towards the interior. But what is convergence? And how does it relate to the development of thunderstorms? Convergence is a term used in meteorology to describe the convergent movement of air, that is, when air masses of different origins or temperatures move towards a common point. This phenomenon can be caused by various factors, such as the topography of the terrain, the presence of meteorological systems or the variation in atmospheric pressure. Convergence can lead to the ascension of air, promote the formation of clouds and trigger meteorological phenomena, including precipitation. It is a key element in understanding atmospheric changes and weather forecasting. The convergence of winds on the ground – in particular at a height of 10 meters – for Tuesday 7 May, indicates a particular convergence line which could give rise to particularly intense phenomena.
