The Region: "The emergency is still there today, but the situation will ease on Wednesday."
A press briefing by Rosanna Laconi, the Environment Councilor responsible for Civil Protection.Video di Alessandra Carta
More certainty about tomorrow's severe weather development will be available at 2:00 PM today (January 20). However, from the regional Civil Protection press office, Rosanna Laconi, the Environment Councillor, anticipated: " The weather is expected to ease tomorrow ."
So in Sardinia, the red alert could really end at midnight, after two days of closures. But vigilance remains high throughout the day. "Due to the strong winds, storm surges are expected, with a penetration of fifty meters." That is, the water's ability to push ashore once it reaches the coast ( the damage to Poetto is a clear demonstration of how strong the sirocco is blowing ). "The criticality for dams and reservoirs also remains high ( here is the Sardinian risk map ).
HERE ARE ALL THE UPDATES ON THE BAD WEATHER