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Orange weather alert: parks to close and tram stop suspended in Florence

Florence is preparing for a spell of severe weather expected from Thursday afternoon until 6 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Florence is facing another prolonged spell of extreme temperatures, with the heat expected to continue through mid-August.

The Italian Ministry of Health has issued a warning and forecasts indicating that the current heatwave could persist well into mid-August.

Workers are calling for higher pay, greater protections during extreme heat and changes to their employment conditions.

The Italian Health Ministry has placed Florence under its highest heat warning level for three consecutive days, with temperatures.

The Italian Health Ministry has extended Florence’s highest-level heat warning through Saturday June, 27.

Ticket sales were suspended for the rest of the day on Tuesday June 24, 2026 as extreme temperatures put pressure on the museum’s cooling system.

Authorities are urging residents and visitors to take precautions as temperatures remain exceptionally high.

The free public spaces offer drinking water, shelter and cooler environments for residents and visitors during the hottest days of summer.

Two separate incidents involving public transport vehicles were reported in the Florence area. No injuries were reported.