Heatwave to End in Milan Tonight, Storms and Hail Expected
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The hot weather in Milan will come to an end this evening, according to meteorologists. A major change in the weather is expected across the city.
Forecasters predict that thunderstorms will hit Milan starting tonight. These storms may bring hail, which can damage cars, plants, and buildings.
Before the storms arrive, temperatures could still reach up to 27°C. This means the day may start warm before conditions change quickly.
After the storms pass, a sharp temperature drop is expected. Meteorologists describe this as a fast fall in heat levels across the region.
The weather change comes after a period of hot conditions in Lombardy. Regional forecasts, such as those from local weather programmes, have been tracking the shift closely.
Residents are advised to prepare for rain, possible hail, and cooler temperatures. The switch from summer heat to storms is expected to happen within hours.
This kind of sudden weather change is common when hot air meets cooler air moving into a region. It often results in strong storms before temperatures settle at lower levels.
Vocabulary10 words
- meteorologist
- a person who studies and predicts weather
- thunderstorm
- a storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain
- hail
- small balls of ice that fall during storms
- temperature drop
- a fast fall in how hot or cold it is
- heat levels
- how much heat is in the air
- region
- a large area, like part of a country
- forecast
- a prediction about future weather
- conditions
- the state of the weather at a certain time
- sudden
- happening quickly and without much warning
- residents
- people who live in a certain place
Quiz
Answer key
1. Thunderstorms and a temperature drop 2. 27°C 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The hot weather in Milan will come to an end this _____.
Forecasters predict that _____ will hit Milan starting tonight.
These storms may bring _____, which can damage cars and plants.
Before the storms arrive, temperatures could still reach up to _____°C.
After the storms pass, a sharp temperature _____ is expected.
Meteorologists describe this as a fast fall in _____ levels.
The weather change comes after a period of hot conditions in _____.
Residents are advised to prepare for rain and cooler _____.
The switch from summer heat to storms is expected to happen within _____.
This kind of sudden weather change is common when hot air meets cooler air moving into a _____.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever experienced a sudden weather change like this? What happened?
- Why do you think sudden temperature drops happen after hot weather?
- How do people usually prepare for storms and hail in your country?
- Do you think weather forecasts are usually accurate? Why or why not?