Chiara Nava Severe weather continues to affect Italy , and no significant respite is expected in the coming hours. A new low-pressure system, linked to Cyclone Charles, is crossing the Mediterranean, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong gusts of wind. The Civil Protection Department has issued an orange alert for parts of Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio for Friday, November 13, 2026 , while a yellow alert applies to numerous parts of Central-Southern and Northeastern Italy.
Persistent rainfall, combined with saturated soil following recent storms , raises concerns about further hydrogeological problems. For this reason, several mayors have decided to extend school closures through Friday, especially in Liguria and Tuscany. Here's where schools will remain closed.
Weather warning for Cyclone Charles: heavy rain and thunderstorms
Lorenzo Tedici , meteorologist for iLMeteo.it, explained the evolving weather situation in an interview with Adnkronos. He described the worsening conditions as a result of Cyclone Charles. After severely impacting the Iberian Peninsula and France, the Atlantic vortex is now reaching Italy , where it will bring heavy rainfall for 24-36 hours.
The most exposed areas will be Liguria, Tuscany, and Friuli Venezia Giulia . Severe thunderstorms are expected in Campania starting on Thursday afternoon, November 12 , extending during the evening towards the western parts of Basilicata . These phenomena could be accompanied by heavy showers and frequent lightning.
Winds are also a concern, with strong to gale-force southwesterly winds forecast for the southern regions, with strong gusts along the Apennine ridges. Seas will be very rough, and storm surges are expected along the most exposed coasts.
On Friday, the low-pressure front will gradually move eastward, bringing Bora winds and gradually improving in the north during the afternoon. Saturday, November 14, is expected to be sunnier in the northern regions, while showers remain possible in the lower Tyrrhenian Sea. A new low-pressure system is expected on Sunday, November 15 , with storms moving up from Sardinia toward central Italy and Calabria . The bad weather could persist through Monday, November 16, before a partial respite mid-week.
Schools closed in Liguria on Friday, November 13th: all municipalities
Liguria , especially in the eastern part, continues to deal with the consequences of heavy rainfall. The flooding and traffic disruptions recorded in the last few hours, combined with forecasts of further storms, have prompted several administrations to order the suspension of school activities.
In La Spezia, the closure also includes high schools throughout the province. Based on the ordinances indicated, the Ligurian municipalities affected by the closure on Friday, November 13th are:
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La Spezia
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ameglia
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Arcola
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brugnato
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Casarza Ligure
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Castelnuovo Magra
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Castiglione Chiavarese
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Chiavari
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Deiva Marina
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framura
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Lavagna
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Leivi
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Levanto
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moneglia
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Ricco del Golfo
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Sestri Levante
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Door
The list could be updated in the coming hours: other mayors may adopt measures based on evolving weather conditions and Civil Protection guidance.
Schools closed in Tuscany: Massa, Carrara, and Lunigiana.
The severe weather emergency continues in Tuscany , and several administrations have decided to keep schools closed following the critical situations experienced in previous days. The forecasted rainfall and the risk of further hydraulic and hydrogeological problems have led to further ordinances.
Schools will be closed in the following municipalities in the province of Massa-Carrara on Friday, November 13 :
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Carrara
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Sponge
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Aulla
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fosdinovo
The situation continues to evolve, and new decisions by local authorities cannot be ruled out.
It's important to remember that school closures aren't automatically triggered by the issuance of a weather warning: mayors issue specific ordinances to determine any suspensions. To determine whether the measure applies to all schools or only certain activities, it's therefore necessary to consult the official notices from your municipality and the school you attend.