Overview
- Forecasts point to rain and scattered thunderstorms at the start of the week across northern and central regions, with the Adriatic side most exposed.
- Meteorologists expect the first cells over the Alps and pre-Alps, then a spread into nearby plains and parts of Tuscany and Umbria.
- Some storms could hit hard in narrow areas with brief downpours and hail, which is common in spring when warm surface air meets cooler air above.
- Conditions should stabilize from midweek as high pressure builds back, with models leaning toward a sunny, milder setup for the April 25 holiday.
- Recent highs near 26–27°C set up sharper contrasts as the cooler upper air moves in, a mix that can speed storm growth in mountainous zones.