8 months ago
Storm Harry Causes Massive Waves in Sicily
A big storm named Storm Harry hit Sicily, Italy.
It brought very strong winds and huge waves.
The waves were so big that they crashed into the land, turning roads into rivers.
People had to run to higher ground to stay safe.
The storm was so strong that authorities had to tell people to leave their homes.
Many people were saved because of this.
The storm also made it so that boats couldn't travel to some islands, leaving people stranded.
Some places even had to close schools and parks because of the storm.
Other countries like Spain also had to warn people about the strong winds and waves.
Storm Harry caused massive waves and flooding in Sicily, Italy on January 20.
Waves reached nine meters in height, and wind gusts were up to 119 km/h.
Authorities issued red alerts and evacuated nearly 190 people across Sicily.
Ferries to Sardinia and smaller islands were suspended, leaving people stranded.
Some towns shut down schools, parks, and sports facilities due to the storm surge.
- Who
- Residents and authorities in Sicily, Italy
- What
- Storm Harry causing massive waves and flooding
- Where
- Sicily, Italy and surrounding Mediterranean regions
- When
- January 20
- Why
- Storm Harry brought strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges
Key facts
- Location
- Sicily, Italy
- Event
- Storm Harry
- Wind Gusts
- 119 km/h
- Wave Height
- 9 meters
- Evacuations
- 190 people
- Rainfall Prediction
- 300 mm in 2 days
- Affected Regions
- Sicily, Sardinia, Calabria, Spain




