Storm heading towards Sardinia, rain and gale-force winds on the way: red alert issued
High criticality warning starting at 12:00 tomorrow in several areas of the island. Schools closed, likely traffic changes.Per restare aggiornato entra nel nostro canale Whatsapp
A weather alert has been issued in Sardinia due to worsening conditions expected between this evening and tomorrow. The regional Civil Protection Department has issued an alert valid from 9:00 PM today until 11:59 PM on Monday, January 19, 2026.
The maximum alert level (red code) will go into effect from 12:00 PM tomorrow and will affect the eastern and southern parts of the island. It will be preceded by a yellow criticality warning from 9:00 PM today until 9:00 AM tomorrow, when it will be upgraded to orange in some areas. The areas affected by the red warning are Iglesiente, Campidano, Flumendosa-Flumineddu, and Gallura , where heavy rainfall is expected with possible landslides. A yellow warning is also in effect for flood risk in the same areas. A yellow warning for hydrogeological risk is in effect in the Montevecchio-Pischinappiu and Logudoro areas, while the Tirso area is under an orange warning for hydrogeological risk and a yellow warning for flood risk.
In light of the red code, municipalities will close schools and public parks for the duration of the alert, as well as cemeteries and outdoor sports facilities, in accordance with municipal ordinances. In the Sarrabus area, a preventive measure has already been implemented to secure the area. The Southern Sardinia Land Reclamation Consortium, acting on the instructions of the Civil Engineering Department, has opened the mouth of the Flumendosa River to reduce the risk of flooding in the event of sudden floods.
In Cagliari, the Municipal Civil Protection Service has issued rules of conduct for residents of Pirri , which is subject to special observation in case of inclement weather. According to the notice, it is recommended to avoid parking in the following streets: Balilla (from Piazza Italia to Via Dandolo) and its adjacent streets, Italia, Dolianova, Sinnai, Settimo, Mara, Donori, Santorre Di Santarosa, Confalonieri, and Ampere. Cars already parked in these streets can be moved to the Terramaini swimming pool parking lot on Via Pisano.
(Unioneonline/vf)