The African anticyclone Minos arrives, opening the doors to summer but also to infernal heat. In fact, from tomorrow it will be very, very hot, with peaks of up to 42°C in Sicily. This second heat wave of 2024 will affect all of Italy and will last a long time in the Centre-South. So prepare yourself for difficult days. Second the forecasts of the specialized site 3Bmeteo.com the peak of this African blaze will occur around the middle of the week, between Wednesday and Friday when maximum temperatures of 40°C can be exceeded in various regions of the Center and South. Less high temperatures in the North although with local peaks above 35°C but with high humidity given the soil soaked in previous rain. In the Center and South, however, the humidity will be more contained and the heat in Sicily will be scorching.
Therefore, tomorrow the anticyclone Minos will begin to rise across the country but the first peak of heat will be reached between Wednesday and Thursday (beginning of summer) with exceptional extreme values. We are talking about 10/15 degrees above the averages for the period. And the freezing point will rise to around 4800 metres, touching the top of Mont Blanc.
But while Northern Italy should be able to breathe again next weekend, in the South the scorching heat will continue although slightly less intense.
In Sicily we will have to wait until the beginning of next week for temperatures to return to seasonal averages, the anticyclone Minos should remain well placed over Sicily at least until Sunday 23 June. Then will loosen the grip slightly with temperatures expected to stabilize around 36°.
The advices
What is scary now are the days of the week that opens tomorrow, with the mercury rising which will also put the emergency services to the test. And in these cases they always apply expert advice: in addition to avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun in the presence of external temperatures in the shade greater than 35° C, it is a good idea to guarantee adequate temperatures in the car with air conditioning or by adequately ventilating the passenger compartment and drink water and mineral salts, in quantities of at least 3 liters per day. And again: wear light, light-coloured clothing, avoid swimming or exercising in water after eating and doing physical activity during the hottest hours. Experts also advise not to consume alcohol when temperatures exceed 35° C or in case of prolonged exposure to the sun. If you do not have an air conditioner at home, however, keep the windows open and the shutters lowered, and under no circumstances close yourself in the house in conditions of poor environmental ventilation. It is then important eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, avoid large meals and fatty foods, pay attention to the correct storage of foods, especially frozen or refrigerated ones.
