Overview
- Civil protection agencies issued a red alert in Sardinia and Sicily and an orange alert in Calabria as the storm intensifies from Monday through Wednesday.
- Meteorologists warn of gusts over 110–120 km/h on Ionian-facing areas, with offshore waves up to 8–9 meters and 6–7 meters near exposed coasts.
- Gallura municipalities in Sardinia, including Olbia, closed schools and some public offices for two days, and health authorities activated crisis units to manage potential emergencies.
- In Sicily, Taormina ordered precautionary closures of schools and public venues, and Acireale mandated temporary evacuations for vulnerable coastal areas due to expected storm surge.
- Initial impacts include 80 mm of rain in parts of Sardinia and a flooded closure on state road 195 near Teulada, while Calabria reported heavy rain totals and convened coordination with national civil protection ahead of the expected peak.