29 Oct 2018 | 09:47 AM UTC
Southern Europe: Alerts for heavy rain and strong winds October 29
Red weather alerts issued for strong winds and heavy rain in southern European regions on October 29; associated transportation disruptions expected
Event
Red weather alerts for heavy rain and strong winds were issued on Monday, October 29, for the northern and eastern coastal areas of the Adriatic Sea - including northeastern Italy, western Slovenia, western Croatia, and western Bosnia-Herzegovina. Red weather alerts are also in effect for southern regions of Switzerland, Austria, and Germany, as well as northwestern Italy.
Associated transportation disruptions are expected in these areas, along with power outages and infrastructure damage due to possible localized flooding and flying debris.
Advice
Individuals in the affected regions are advised to monitor local weather reports, minimize nonessential movements, and avoid flood-prone areas.
