IN PICTURES: How Italy coped with its heatwaveTemperatures in the centre-north of Italy are expected to rise sharply on Saturday and Sunday, with 34-35C predicted for Bologna, Florence and Ferrara. Expected temperatures for Sunday afternoon. Screenshot: MeteoGroupBut the hottest weather is expected to arrive on Tuesday and Wednesday next week, with forecasters warning that temperatures will hit 40C once again in some areas. The highest temperatures are expected in the inland areas of Sardinia, Tuscany, and Umbria. The north west of Italy, which suffered most in the last spell of extreme heat, can expect slightly (but not much) lower temperatures this time.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 19, 2019 13:18 UTC