allerta per caldo estremo

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There is an extreme heat alert in Italy due to a persistent African anticyclone causing unusually high temperatures.

Italy is currently experiencing an extreme heat wave driven by an African anticyclone that is causing temperatures to soar well above the seasonal average, with peaks around 39°C in regions such as Puglia and Rome. This intense heatwave is expected to continue through the weekend, prompting red alert warnings for dangerous heat conditions. The anticyclone is maintaining a strong presence, prolonging the period of oppressive heat and humidity across the country.