The "subtropical phase" that began on May 24th is now numbered, and we can finally glimpse the epilogue of the scorching Summer of 2026, the hottest in Italy's history.
Lorenzo Tedici, meteorologist and media manager at iLMeteo.it, confirms that, in the next few hours, a strong Atlantic disturbance will push the North African dome away from the northwest, causing temperatures to drop by up to 8 degrees.
Tuesday, September 8th will be the last real heat wave: in the North, temperatures will once again reach 35°C, while in the Center-South, thermometers will reach peaks of 36-37°C. By the weekend, all of Italy will return to normal temperatures with highs of 28-30°C everywhere, a value that just a few weeks ago represented the minimum nighttime temperature in Sardinia , Sicily, and along the Tyrrhenian coasts.
Regarding the forecast for the island, according to Arpas, "Thursday is expected to see worsening conditions with possible precipitation, with more clear spells the following day . Temperatures will drop significantly on both sides of the Atlantic on Thursday and remain stable the following day. Winds will blow from the west on both days, with locally moderate strength. Seas will be rough to very rough in places."
(Unioneonline)
