Naples – The Civil Protection of Campania has issued a weather warning alert for strong gusts of wind e rough sea, valid from 18th today, Sunday 6th April, until to 23.59pm tomorrow, Monday 7th April.
Article Key Points
- 1 Strong winds and storm surges: the forecast
- Un core of cold air coming down from the Balkans, associated with northern currents, is causing a intensifying winds over much of Central-Southern Italy. The gusts, locally intense, could reach storm force, while the sea will be agitated or very agitated, with the risk of high wavesalong exposed coastlines.
- 2 Risks and recommendations
- 3 Constant monitoring
The alert concerns the whole region, with particular attention to coastal areas, where they are expected possible storm surges. A sharp downturn is also expected drop in temperatures up to 10 degrees for the next three days.
Strong winds and storm surges: the forecast
Un core of cold air coming down from the Balkans, associated with northern currents, is causing a intensifying winds over much of Central-Southern Italy. The gusts, locally intense, could reach storm force, while the sea will be agitated or very agitated, with the risk of high wavesalong exposed coastlines.
THEAlert, issued in accordance with the National Department of Civil Protection, it is also of interest Basilicata, Calabria and Puglia, where they are expected similar phenomena.
Risks and recommendations
Authorities urge citizens to:
- To avoid coastal areas at risk of storm surges;
- Ensure potentially dangerous objects (curtains, vases, light structures);
- To limit unnecessary travel, especially in areas exposed to the wind;
- I will consult the bulletins on the site www.protezionecivile.gov.it.
Constant monitoring
The situation is below constant observation from the territorial structures of Civil Protection, in contact with the National Department. Updates on hydrogeological criticalities and on emergency measures will be released in the next few hours.
Article published on 6 April 2025 - 17:14
The weather warning was rightly issued, but I hope people follow the advice given to avoid problems. Storm surges can be very dangerous, especially in coastal areas where there are many tourists.