«strong showers expected»

«strong showers expected» – Nordest24

A new disturbance coming from the western Mediterranean has reached Italy, bringing bad weather in several regions. Initially concentrated in the North West, the disturbance has spread to the North East and also involves other central and southern regions. The yellow alert has been declared not only for Venetobut also for Valle d’Aosta, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio and Campania.

Detailed forecast for Thursday 2 May

The weather conditions promise to be particularly adverse for Thursday 2 May. From the early hours of Wednesday afternoon until Thursday evening, widespread rainfall is expected, which could intensify into showers or thunderstorms, especially in the pre-Alpine and foothill areas. Rainfall amounts will be significant, with peaks locally abundant.

Intense meteorological phenomena expected

Bad weather will be characterized by heavy showers, with frequent electrical activity and the possibility of hailstorms and strong gusts of wind. These adverse weather conditions could persist for several hours, affecting daily routines and outdoor activities.

Notice from the Department of Civil Protection

The Department of Civil Protection, in agreement with the regions concerned, has issued a warning regarding adverse weather conditions. The population is recommended to follow the updates and indications provided by the local authorities and to consult the official website of the Department (www.protezionecivile.gov.it) for updated and detailed information on the precautionary measures to be adopted.

Risks of hydrogeological and hydraulic criticalities

Due to the intensity of the expected rainfall, significant hydrogeological and hydraulic criticalities could occur, particularly in the most vulnerable areas such as mountain and pre-Alpine areas. The Civil Protection is monitoring the situation and is coordinating with the local authorities for any emergency interventions.