Italy Issues Yellow Weather Alerts for Thunderstorms in Lazio and Umbria
A novel weather disturbance is bringing thunderstorms and unsettled conditions to central-northern Italy today, Thursday, March 12, 2026. The Italian Civil Protection Department has issued yellow weather alerts for risk of thunderstorms in specific areas of Lazio, and Umbria.
Alert Details
The yellow alert, indicating a potential dangerous situation, is in effect for the following areas:
- Lazio: Southern Coastal Basins, Northern Coastal Basins, and Rome Basins.
- Umbria: Trasimeno-Nestore, Chiani-Paglia, and Middle Tiber.
Weather Forecast
Scattered rainfall, showers, or thunderstorms are expected in central-eastern Liguria, western Tuscany, and Tyrrhenian Lazio. Weak phenomena are anticipated in other parts of the country. Possible fog may form overnight in the Ferrara area and the Venetian plain. Strong winds from the north are forecast for Sardinia, with very rough seas.
Improving Conditions Expected
The weather situation is expected to improve across much of the Italian Peninsula from Friday. The weekend forecast predicts cloudy skies with limited rainfall due to a partial consolidation of high pressure.
Temperatures
Temperatures will remain normal or slightly above average for this time of year.
Official Sources
Information regarding the weather alerts and forecasts is available from the following sources: