Starting Wednesday, the heat returns to the island . After a summery start to the week, but without any major heat spikes, a marked change of pace will arrive in the second half.

At least according to the ARPAS forecast. Today and tomorrow, temperatures will be generally normal for the season, with highs between 30 and 35 degrees and some cloudy periods, especially in the northern areas .

Tomorrow, for example, we'll have highs of 36 degrees in Olbia and Quartu, 35 in Cagliari, 33 in Sassari, and 31 in Alghero and Oristano. Sporadic showers are possible in Gallura, Nuoro, and Baronie, but they will quickly subside. Moderate winds from the west and southwest will strengthen in the mountains, along the coastal areas of Cagliari, Sulcis, and Gallura.

Then, starting Wednesday, high pressure will return. Temperatures will rise significantly, with peaks above 40 degrees, especially in inland areas . This trend will affect the entire country, but only for one day. Starting Thursday, thunderstorms will return to the Alpine regions, while central and southern Italy and Sardinia will remain under the influence of the subtropical anticyclone, which will continue until the end of the week.

(Unioneonline)

ARPAS does not rule out sporadic showers between Gallura, Nuoro, and Baronie, which are expected to subside quickly. Patchy clouds are expected to move across the western side of the island this afternoon.

Temperatures will also show significant differences between the various areas. In Olbia, temperatures could reach 36 degrees Celsius, as well as in Quartu Sant'Elena, while Sassari will hover around 33, Alghero at 31, and Cagliari at 35. Winds will be moderate from the west-southwest, strengthening along the mountains and coasts of Cagliari, Sulcis, and Gallura.

The heat returns on Wednesday

The real change of pace, however, is expected on Wednesday, August 26. According to the forecast developed by ARPAS, Wednesday and Thursday will be characterized by mostly sunny skies, with the exception of some cloud cover over the northern areas.

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