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Gale-force winds overturn planes in Italy's Forlì
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Gale-force winds overturn planes in Italy's Forlì

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Strong winds exceeding 100 km/h caused damage in Forlì, Italy, including overturning small aircraft at the local airport.
  • The storm, which hit on August 21, 2026, also caused damage to roofs and felled trees in the Vecchiazzano area.
  • The Forlì airport temporarily closed due to the hazardous conditions, and farmers in the region reported significant crop damage.

Powerful storms swept through Forlì, Italy, on August 21, 2026, bringing gale-force winds that overturned small aircraft at the Luigi Ridolfi Airport. Winds were recorded at over 100 km/h, with speeds reaching approximately 120 km/h near the airport.

The intense storm caused widespread damage, including ripping off roofs and felling trees in the Vecchiazzano area of Forlì. At the airport, at least three aircraft were moved by the strong gusts, with one reportedly being overturned while in the process of landing. Firefighters secured the aircraft, and fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The airport experienced a temporary closure of about an hour due to the dangerous weather conditions. The storm's impact was also felt by the agricultural sector, with farmers in the Forlì valley reporting significant damage to their fruit crops. The severe weather event underscores the vulnerability of infrastructure and agriculture to extreme weather phenomena.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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