by InTrieste
A powerful Atlantic storm system is expected to reach northeastern Italy later this week, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough seas to Friuli Venezia Giulia between Thursday, Nov. 12, and Friday, Nov. 13, after several days of relatively mild weather.
The disturbance, moving east from the Iberian Peninsula, is forecast to affect northwestern Italy and Sardinia first on Thursday morning before spreading toward the north-east and the Tyrrhenian coast.
While the heaviest rainfall is expected in Liguria and along the Emilia-Romagna Apennines, Friuli Venezia Giulia could also experience significant precipitation. Forecasts by 3B Meteo indicate that rainfall totals in some areas could reach 150 to 200 millimeters, raising the risk of localized flooding and other weather-related disruptions.
According to the regional meteorological service, Osmer FVG, the most intense phase of the storm is expected between Thursday evening and Friday.
Thursday: Heavy rain and strong southerly winds
Thursday is expected to bring overcast skies and widespread rainfall, becoming particularly intense during the afternoon. Thunderstorms are also possible, while the snow line is forecast to remain above 2,500 meters.
Along the coast, rainfall is expected to be more moderate, but southerly winds, known as Scirocco, will strengthen during the afternoon and could produce strong gusts in the evening.
The combination of strong winds and high waves could lead to coastal flooding and high-water conditions, particularly between Lignano Sabbiadoro and Grado.
Friday: Heavy precipitation and the return of the Bora
Conditions are expected to deteriorate further on Friday, with abundant to heavy rainfall across the region. As colder air moves in, the snow line is forecast to fall to between 800 and 1,000 meters by evening.
Southerly winds are expected to continue overnight before giving way to the Bora, the strong northeasterly wind characteristic of Trieste.
In the city, gusts could reach 100 kilometers per hour, according to forecasts, while temperatures are expected to drop significantly.
The regional meteorological service is monitoring the development of the storm as it approaches northeastern Italy.
