Severe Weather in Lignano
Supercell Leaves a Trail of Devastation Through Seaside Resort
Not only Austria but also northeastern Italy, with its popular vacation destinations, was hit by severe weather on Friday. In Lignano, a supercell brought heavy rain and gusty winds, while in Grado, a child was slightly injured at a campground. Cleanup efforts are already underway.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen More than 240 emergency calls have been received in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region since Friday afternoon, according to reports from authorities to the “Krone.” 150 volunteers from the fire department and civil defense were deployed after the region was hit by the severe weather.
Uprooted pine trees
The seaside resort of Lignano, popular with Austrians, was also hit—the region’s strongest winds, reaching up to 108 km/h, were recorded here. In addition to beach chairs, numerous pine trees fell victim to the gusts. In many places, the shallow-rooted trees toppled over entirely. The Lignano Pineta district was hit the hardest.
Mayor Laura Giorgi issued a closure order for certain areas and streets on Friday evening, and vacationers and locals were urged to avoid these areas. Cleanup efforts are now underway—and authorities must assess whether any more of the stately pine trees are at risk of falling. Pine needles on the bike paths also increase the risk of slipping.
Videos of the storms on social media:
City Councilman Massimo Brini told the “Krone” on Saturday morning that, thanks to the many volunteers, the beaches had already reopened at 9 a.m., and that the worst was long over. More thunderstorms are forecast for Saturday afternoon—though it’s not yet clear whether they will be as severe as the previous ones.
Injured Child and Tornado Off the Coast of Grado
A child was slightly injured at a campground in Grado. A tornado was also spotted off the coast, but fortunately it did not reach the mainland. Numerous instances of damage to RVs and tents were reported—cleanup efforts are already underway there as well.
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