Scorching African days persist in Vercelli at altitudes of 1500 meters, with the temperature reaching 25 degrees.
Vercelli, Italy, is currently experiencing a strong heatwave, with peak high temperatures and severe discomfort expected to persist until Ferragosto, around mid-August. This prolonged period of intense heat is due to a high-pressure system, commonly known as an anticyclone, dominating the region.
According to meteorologists, the temperature in Vercelli will feel like 37 degrees Celsius today and 38 degrees Celsius tomorrow. The high temperature in Vercelli is expected to reach 34 degrees Celsius today, and tomorrow's high is forecasted to reach 35 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius are expected at 1500 meters.
The perceived low temperature in Vercelli tonight will be 22 degrees Celsius, while the low temperature is expected to drop to 22 degrees Celsius. In nearby towns such as Tricerro, Boccioleto, and Cellio with Breia, temperatures range between 22.7 and 33.4 degrees Celsius, 20.4 and 30.7 degrees Celsius, and 24.3 and 30.9 degrees Celsius, respectively. Albano and Varallo also show similar temperature ranges.
The heatwave is not limited to Vercelli. Maximum temperatures between 33 and 37 degrees Celsius are expected in the plains, and afternoon showers or thunderstorms are expected in the mountains, providing some relief to these areas. However, in Vercelli, no relief from heat or thunderstorms is forecasted during this period, unlike some neighboring areas.
The heatwave in Vercelli is characterized by "afa" (sultry heat), a term that describes the hot and humid weather conditions. This weather pattern is expected to continue at least until Ferragosto, the traditional Italian mid-August holiday.
Despite the ongoing heatwave, a high-pressure system has settled over much of the European continent, contributing to the weather conditions until August 21. This sustained high-pressure situation is maintaining the hot and humid weather in the region, resulting in ongoing heat stress and discomfort for residents.
In contrast, some localized regions in Northern Italy experienced violent thunderstorms with hail and wind in mid-August, but no such events have been reported for Vercelli. This suggests that the heatwave trend dominates the region, with no immediate relief from the heat in sight.
Scientists predict that the heatwave in Vercelli is not merely a weather event, but a reflection of climate-change patterns, as the prolonged high temperatures and humidity align with the characteristics of environmental-science studies on climate-change. Thus, the science community suggests that the changing weather patterns in Vercelli could be a harbinger of future weather scenarios. Moreover, the severe weather conditions are anticipated to persist until Ferragosto, potentially influencing the city's climate for the rest of the summer.
