A new disturbed system, coming fromAtlanticis rapidly approaching the northern regions ofItaly. This will bring unstable conditions between the evening of Sunday 9 June and Monday 10 June, with locally intense thunderstorms, particularly on Lombardy And Triveneto.
Based on the forecasts, the department of Civil protection, in agreement with the regions involved – responsible for the activation of civil protection systems in the affected territories – issued a new warning of adverse weather conditions, integrating and expanding the one released on Saturday. Weather events could cause hydrogeological and hydraulic criticalities, described in the national criticality and alert bulletin available on the department website (www.protezionecivile.gov.it).
The warning predicts from the afternoon of Sunday 9 June, scattered or widespread rainfall, mainly in the form of downpours or thunderstorms, on Veneto and on Autonomous Provinces of Trento and Bolzanoin addition to the persistence of these phenomena in Lombardy. The events will be accompanied by heavy showers, frequent lightning, local hailstorms and strong gusts of wind.
Considering the expected and ongoing phenomena, an orange alert has been assessed for Monday 10 June due to the risk of thunderstorms in part of the Lombardy and a yellow alert in Trentino Alto Adige, Venetopart of Lombardy And Tuscany.
The meteorological picture and the critical issues expected in Italy it is updated daily based on new forecasts and the evolution of phenomena, and is available on the website Civil protection (www.protezionecivile.gov.it). Here you can also find the general rules of behavior to be adopted in case of bad weather. Information on regional alert levels, on specific critical issues that could affect individual territories and on the prevention actions adopted are managed by the territorial civil protection structures, which work in contact with the department to monitor the situation.
Lombardy will be particularly affected by intense showers, accompanied by strong winds and hailstorms, while the regions of Triveneto and the Tuscany they may see less extreme but still significant weather. Lightning strikes will be frequent, increasing the risk of fires and other damage.
Local authorities are on alert to monitor the evolving situation and to ensure the safety of people and property. The population is recommended to follow the instructions of the Civil protection and to avoid risky behaviors, such as crossing streams or standing under trees during storms.
Civil Protection reminds you of the importance of staying informed through official channels and taking precautions to reduce the risks associated with these extreme weather events.
