In brief
A sudden tornado erupted over the Sicilian city of Marsala and the nearby town of Petrosino, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The severe storm blew hard enough to flip parked cars and breach building walls, injuring two residents and causing significant property damage. Local media reported that the tornado developed from thunderstorms that swept across the island that Friday, prompting authorities to issue warnings about lingering intense weather in the central Mediterranean. Meteorologists say conditions have eased somewhat, but further severe events could still emerge in the region.
A violent tornado tore through the city of Marsala and the nearby town of Petrosino on Friday, sending a plume of debris and destructive winds across the Sicilian coastline.
The twister caused significant structural damage, flipping cars and breaching the walls of several buildings. Two people were injured by the wind gusts, and local authorities are assessing the full extent of the damage and providing medical assistance to the wounded.
Thunderstorms that moved across the island late that day spawned the tornado and intensified the damage. Although winds have calmed in most parts of Sicily, weather forecasts warn that more severe weather could affect the central Mediterranean, prompting residents to remain vigilant.
