Weather: Last heatwaves, then autumn arrives. Severe thunderstorms and a drop in temperatures are expected.

Italy is preparing for a climatic shift that will effectively mark the start of the new season . After a summer-like September, this weekend will be the last with high temperatures and bright sunshine. Saturday the 20th will continue to be unusually hot, bringing highs of 34-35 degrees Celsius in some areas of central Italy and Sicily, but a new meteorological phase will begin as early as Sunday the 21st.