Europe is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures in Italy possibly surpassing the highest recorded European temperature of 48.8 degrees Celsius. The anticyclone Cerberus is expected to raise temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in parts of Spain, France, Greece, Croatia, and Turkey. A red alert warning has been issued for 10 cities in Italy, including Rome, Florence, and Bologna. The Italian Meteorological Society warns that Cerberus could intensify in southern Italy. Researchers point to global heating as a significant factor in the increasing odds of heatwaves.