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Florence heatwave linked to transport fires as red alert remains in place
Two separate incidents involving public transport vehicles were reported in the Florence area. No injuries were reported.
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Heat Alert Raised in Florence as Red Warning Issued for Saturday
Temperatures are forecast to go well above seasonal averages through the weekend.
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Florence heat alert raised to orange level as temperatures climb
The warning level is expected to increase to orange on Tuesday 26 May ands Wednesday 27 May 2026.
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Florence and Tuscany brace for early heatwave after late-season snow
Forecasts for Florence indicate temperatures could reach 34-35°C (93-95°F) between Tuesday 26 May and Wednesday 27 May 2026,
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Late-season snow returns to Tuscany’s mountains
A cold spell brought unusual mid-May snowfall to parts of the Tuscan Apennines and Mount Amiata.
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Abetone hit by heavy snowfall, nearly half a metre of snow recorded
Heavy snowfall has hit Tuscany’s mountain areas above 1,000 metres, with accumulations of up to 47 centimetres on Mount Amiata.
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Snowfall in Siena as Temperatures Drop Across Tuscany
An unexpected early-morning snowfall has blanketed Siena, prompting the closure of all schools and a warning to limit car travel.
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Snow blankets large parts of Tuscany
Snowfall affected much of the region on Epiphany, with yellow weather alerts in eastern Tuscany.
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White Christmas at Abetone as snow falls and ski lifts operate
Snowfall on Christmas Eve has raised hopes in the Abetone and Val di Luce ski area, where facilities are open and visitors are arriving for the holiday period.
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