Italy Under Weather Alert: Sardinia Faces Orange Warning, Five Southern Regions on Yellow Alert

Severe Weather Grips Southern Italy

The Italian Civil Protection Department (Dipartimento della Protezione Civile) has issued significant weather warnings across southern Italy, with an orange alert declared for Sardinia on Sunday, November 9, 2025. This was in response to forecasts of intense meteorological phenomena. Concurrently, yellow alerts were activated for Monday, November 10, 2025, covering five other southern regions: Sicily, Calabria, Puglia, Basilicata, and Campania.

Details of the Alerts and Expected Conditions

The orange alert for Sardinia on November 9th indicated a heightened risk, particularly for hydrogeological criticalities, including potential landslides and flooding. Areas such as Iglesiente, Campidano, Gallura, Montevecchio Pischinappiu, Tirso, and Logudoro were specifically highlighted for these risks. The adverse conditions were attributed to a Mediterranean cyclone, bringing with it:

• Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, some severe and isolated
• Frequent electrical activity
• Strong winds, with gusts potentially reaching storm levels of up to 100 km/h
• Possible hailstorms
• Storm surges along exposed coasts

For November 10th, the yellow alerts for Sicily, Calabria, Puglia, Basilicata, and Campania signal continued vigilance for similar conditions, including heavy rains and thunderstorms, which could lead to hydrogeological and hydraulic issues.

Potential Impacts and Safety Recommendations

The forecasted weather events pose several risks across the affected regions. The Civil Protection Department warned of potential localized flooding, landslides, and significant disruption to transport. The ground, already saturated from previous rainfall, increases the likelihood of significant responses from minor torrents even with moderate intensity precipitation.

Authorities have urged residents in the affected areas to exercise extreme caution. Specific recommendations include:

• Avoiding underpasses, waterways, and areas known to be prone to flooding
• Refraining from unnecessary travel
• Staying informed by following updates from official Civil Protection channels

The situation remains under close monitoring by regional civil protection centers, in constant communication with the national department, ready to implement emergency measures if conditions worsen.