Florence under red heat alert through Sunday July 12, 2026

Florence is under a red heat alert through Sunday after the Italian Health Ministry issued a Level 3 warning for Friday July 10, Saturday July 11 and Sunday July 12, 2026. The alert indicates weather conditions that pose a high health risk, particularly for older people, young children and those with chronic medical conditions.

The three-day warning comes as a prolonged spell of hot weather continues across Tuscany. Temperatures are expected to reach around 35°C during the hottest part of the day, with perceived temperatures climbing to 37°C on Saturday before easing slightly to 36°C on Sunday.

Weather forecasts indicate that the hot air mass affecting Tuscany is expected to persist over the weekend, with no significant change likely to bring relief in the short term.

Florence’s municipal authorities are urging residents and visitors to follow the Health Ministry’s advice to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. People are encouraged to avoid direct sun exposure during the hottest hours of the day, drink water regularly, eat light meals and limit strenuous physical activity.

Particular attention should be paid to older people, young children and anyone with chronic health conditions. The Health Ministry has also published its standard ten-point guide with practical advice on staying safe during periods of extreme heat.

Update (July 15)

Florence remains under the highest heat alert after the Italian Ministry of Health confirmed the red warning through Thursday, July 16, 2026. Feels-like temperatures are expected to reach 39°C, while meteorologists say there are still no clear signs of a significant break in the heatwave affecting Florence and inland Tuscany.

Update (July 16)

Florence remains under the highest-level heat alert as the hot weather continues across the city. Italy’s Ministry of Health has extended the red alert through Saturday, 18 July, with daytime temperatures expected to reach up to 39C (102F). According to the City of Florence, regional weather monitoring also shows persistently high overnight temperatures, with lows between 22.4C and 24.1C, resulting in continued tropical nights that offer little relief from the heat. By mid-morning on Wednesday, temperatures had already exceeded 32C in parts of the city, including the Botanical Garden and Boboli Gardens.

Update (July 17)

Florence remains under a Level 3 (red) heat alert, with the Italian Health Ministry extending the warning through Sunday, July 19. Perceived temperatures are expected to reach 39°C (102°F), while overnight lows have remained above 23–25°C, prolonging the so-called tropical nights that limit relief after sunset. Regional forecasters say hot and humid conditions are likely to continue through Monday, with a possible drop in temperatures and scattered thunderstorms arriving on Tuesday, although that forecast is still subject to change.

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