Climate Change

Heat records in Sicily and Sardinia

Historical day on the islands of Sicily and Sardinia in Italy: Jerzu (Sardinia) rose to +48°C, which ties the European record of maximum temperature for July. Syracuse (Sicily) jumped to +47.8°C, Palermo (Sicily) to +46.6°C, Olbia (Sardinia) to +46.4°, Capo San Lorenzo (Sardinia) to +47°C. These are incredibile values, recorded only a few days after …

Europe braces for record-breaking temperatures

An intense heatwave is gripping Europe with temperatures in parts of Mediterranean Europe forecast to reach as high as 48°C (118°F). ⚠️ The high-pressure system affecting the region, which crosses the Mediterranean from north Africa, has been named Cerberus after the three-headed dog in ancient Greek mythology who guarded the gates to the underworld.Officials in several …

Extreme heat over most of the European continent

The intense heatwave over most of the European continent is breaking historical records of maximum temperatures in many locations. Today some locations of southern Italy exceeded 42°C. Yesterday Rome (Italy) recorded 40.7°C, Saltdal (Norway) 31.6°C, Vihti Maasoja (Finland) 31.4°C. This exceptional and record breaking heat comes from North Africa, where today some locations are close …