Overview
- Wind gusts reached up to 121 km/h and large hail pounded towns from Ravenna to Rimini, according to regional meteorological services.
- Short, intense downpours flooded streets and underpasses, with Rimini logging more than 74 mm of rain within hours.
- Beach facilities and campsites suffered heavy damage, with uprooted pines crushing parked cars in Cervia and Milano Marittima.
- A regional train on the Rimini–Ravenna line was halted by fallen trees and passengers were evacuated, while firefighters handled hundreds of calls.
- Local authorities caution that some areas remain inaccessible due to debris as crews continue clearance and damage assessments across the coast.