'Heat storm' to hit Italy for five days

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 20 - A heat storm will hit Italy from Sunday and for five days, especially in central and northern Italy, with record temperatures even in the high mountains, forecasters said.
    A red heat alert is in force Sunday for eight cities: Rome, Florence, Bologna, Perugia, Brescia, Bolzano, Latina and Rieti.
    This means even the young and fit are advised to stay out of the sun from 10 to six.
    A yellow alert for bad weather is instead in force in Calabria, Basilicata and Sicily, where heat-breaking storms are expected.
    (ANSA).