heat alert

Italy has placed 19 major cities, including Rome, Milan, and Naples, on red alert for extreme heat. By Monday, all but two of the country's major cities will be under the highest heat alert.

Italy is placing nearly all major cities on the highest heat alert. Currently, 19 cities including Rome, Milan, and Naples are under red alert, with almost all remaining cities expected to join by Monday.

Italy has placed nearly all major cities on the highest heat alert, with 19 cities including Rome, Milan, and Naples already under red alert. By Monday, all but two cities will be on red alert.

Temperatures near 100 degrees are expected this weekend and next week, with the National Weather Service predicting mid- to upper-90s highs and potential for localized 100-degree readings. Fire danger increases due to dry conditions, and Denver may open cooling centers if a heat advisory is issued.

France recorded its hottest day since 1947, breaking a record set the previous day, with 44 million people under a red heat alert. The national weather agency confirmed the record, and FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago reported the event.