anticiclone subtropicale africano

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An African subtropical high-pressure system is causing an intense heatwave across Italy, with temperatures significantly above average.

Italy is experiencing a strong heatwave driven by an African subtropical anticyclone, bringing unusually high temperatures and dry conditions to much of the country. Meteorologists predict this weather pattern will persist for at least a week, causing heat alerts in numerous cities. This heatwave is characterized by temperatures reaching up to seven degrees Celsius above the seasonal average, with an increased risk of localized summer thunderstorms despite overall stable weather conditions.