Summer, still?

Be careful what you wish for. Isn't there any mercy for us? Alright, we've been waiting for summer but now this is crazy! Torino, like many other cities throughout the country, is being given a level three alert due to the heat wave which is hitting hard. Hot air from Africa is being compressed towards the ground by the high pressure and this seems to be keeping us company for some time to come. The high levels of humidity have been pushing the heat index up to 42C (108F) and there's no breeze to help. Hard to work, hard to breathe, hard to think. Welcome to the equator!