Cooler in North Italy, But Heat Wave Continues in Center and South
Italy is currently experiencing two very different weather patterns at the same time.
In the north of the country, temperatures have dropped below the seasonal average, bringing some relief from the summer heat.
However, the center and south are still dealing with strong afa, a heavy, humid heat that makes the air feel thick and uncomfortable.
According to weather reports, a new heat wave is on its way. This will be the seventh one of the summer season.
The upcoming heat wave is expected to affect the center and south most strongly, with peak temperatures possibly rising above 40°C.
Before this new wave arrives, many cities have had a short break from the highest alert level.
This break means the red alert, which warns of dangerous heat for public health, has been temporarily lifted in some areas.
Despite this pause, forecasters say the heat has not truly left the center and south.
Health officials often remind people to stay hydrated and avoid the sun during the hottest hours when heat waves like this occur.
The difference between the cooler north and the hot center-south shows how varied Italy's summer weather can be.
Meteorologists continue to monitor the situation, as more heat waves are possible before autumn begins.
Vocabulary10 words
- temperature
- how hot or cold the air is
- afa
- hot and heavy air with high humidity
- heat wave
- a period of unusually hot weather lasting several days
- peak
- the highest point of something
- red alert
- the highest warning level for danger
- forecaster
- a person who predicts the weather
- seasonal average
- the normal temperature for that time of year
- humid
- having a lot of moisture in the air
- public health
- the health and safety of everyone in a community
- meteorologist
- a scientist who studies weather
Quiz
Answer key
1. They are below the seasonal average 2. The seventh 3. It has been temporarily lifted
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Italy is currently experiencing two very different _____ patterns at the same time.
In the north of the country, temperatures have dropped below the seasonal _____, bringing some relief from the summer heat.
However, the center and south are still dealing with strong _____, a heavy, humid heat that makes the air feel thick.
According to weather reports, a new _____ is on its way, the seventh one of the summer season.
The upcoming heat wave is expected to affect the center and south most strongly, with _____ temperatures possibly rising above 40°C.
Before this new wave arrives, many cities have had a short break from the highest _____ level.
This break means the red alert, which warns of dangerous heat for public health, has been temporarily _____ in some areas.
Despite this pause, forecasters say the heat has not truly _____ the center and south.
Health officials often remind people to stay _____ and avoid the sun during the hottest hours.
Meteorologists continue to monitor the situation, as more heat waves are possible before _____ begins.