Overview
- A fast-developing double waterspout produced a large tornado that moved onshore in western Sicily, hitting Marsala and nearby Petrosino and Mazara del Vallo on Friday and causing widespread material damage.
- The Alcide De Gasperi school in Contrada Terrenove suffered extensive structural damage during lessons and staff evacuated hundreds of pupils with several treated for cuts and abrasions at Paolo Borsellino Hospital.
- Local authorities reported two people seriously injured after a vehicle was swept into a ravine and additional residents sustained minor injuries as cars, roofs and utility poles were overturned or blown down.
- Firefighters from the Vigili del Fuoco and reinforcements from Palermo and Agrigento are carrying out rescue and safety work, Rete Ferroviaria Italiana suspended rail service between Trapani and Castelvetrano, and municipalities are arranging temporary accommodation.
- Regional leaders pledged special emergency funds and civil-protection teams are completing damage assessments as weather alerts stay active and crews work to restore power, clear roads and inspect damaged buildings.