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Giant Hail and Waterspouts Batter Northern Italy’s Adriatic Coast

Meteorologists warn of another round of severe storms for early next week before a return to sunny, stable weather by midweek.

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Heftige Unwetter fegten am Samstag über die italienische Adriaküste hinweg. Schwere Stürme hinterließen vor allem in den beliebten Ferienorten Bellaria und Igea Marina nördlich von Rimini deutliche Spuren der Zerstörung.

Overview

  • Saturday’s storms along the Adriatic coast delivered tennis-ball-sized hail and waterspouts near Sottomarina.
  • Local authorities in Grottammare reported floodwaters up to 1.5 meters in underpasses after heavy rains.
  • Forecasts call for fresh heavy rain and hail around Ancona on August 4, triggering renewed weather alerts.
  • Neighboring Croatia has been placed on alert for potential spillover of severe conditions following Italy’s storms.
  • By Tuesday, meteorological services anticipate a shift to sunshine and largely dry conditions across the region.