Extreme Weather in Europe: Italy on alert for Extreme Wind this Friday

pavelneuman

Extreme wind will hit the western part of central and southern Italy. Italian Air Force National Meteorological Service has issued Extreme Wind, Severe Thunderstorms and Severe Rain warnings for this Friday.

As you can see on the Windy Weather Warnings map, extreme wind will affect not only Italian islands, but also the western parts of central and southern Italy.

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Extreme Wind Warning
From: Friday 13, 1:00 PM
To: Friday 13, 11:00 PM
Warning in effect for: Lazio, Campania, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicilia and Sardegna

Instructions

TAKE precautionary ACTION, remain vigilant and act on advice given by authorities. Keep up to date with the latest weather forecast, and expect significant disruption to daily routines. Only travel if your journey is essential.

Severe thunderstorms and severe rain

Except Sardegna, there are also Severe Thunderstorm and Severe Rain warning in effect.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Severe Rain Warning
From: Friday 13, 1:00 PM
To: Friday 13, 11:00 PM
Warning in effect for: Lazio, Campania, Basilicata, Calabria, and Sicilia

Instructions

BE PREPARED. Take precautions and keep up to date with the latest weather forecast. Expect some disruption to daily routines and BE PREPARED for disruption to outdoor activities.

https://www.windy.com/-Weather-warnings-capAlerts?capAlerts,2019-12-13-18,39.817,9.921,6,internal

Gkikas LGPZ

@pavelneuman
... and in Greece for the very next day (Saturday)

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Gkikas LGPZ

... the fast moving front (aprox. speed 20kts)
is resulting in torrential rainfall across Greece.
This could bring dangerous flash floods.

Gkikas LGPZ

.... waves 4~5 m high,
expected over Ionian (Saturday morning)
and South Aegean Sea (Saturday afternoon)

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idefix37

@pavelneuman
@Gkikas-LGPZ
Strong winds and heavy rain expected in Ireland, UK, France, Spain, at first, then in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Italy and finally Greece. We are all linked by a strong Jet-Stream for this end of week.

Winds at 300hPa - Customized colors

Gkikas LGPZ

@idefix37

https://i.windy.com/a/3i8/57ognd.mp4

idefix37

@Gkikas-LGPZ
Your video is very demonstrative. No need for long speeches !