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Yellow Weather Alert for Campania Region in Italy

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There is a weather warning in Campania, Italy.

The warning is a yellow alert. This means some danger, but not the worst danger.

The warning starts at 2:00 pm on Monday, August 17, 2026.

It ends at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Officials say storms may come. The storms can be sudden and strong.

Sudden means they come fast, with no warning before.

People in Campania should be careful during this time.

The city of Naples shared this warning for everyone.

This is normal in summer. Storms can happen fast in hot weather.

People should check the news for updates about the weather.

Vocabulary15 words

warning
telling people about danger before it happens
yellow alert
a sign of some danger, but not the biggest danger
storms
very bad weather with strong rain and wind
sudden
happening fast, with no time to get ready
intense
very strong
officials
people who work for the government
careful
paying close attention to stay safe
region
a big area of a country
weather
rain, sun, wind, and heat outside
danger
something that can hurt you
update
new information about something
summer
the hottest season of the year
share
to give information to other people
normal
usual; happening often
strong
having a lot of power

Quiz

1. What type of weather alert is this?
2. When does the warning end?
3. True or False: The warning says storms can be sudden.

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

There is a weather _____ in Campania, Italy.

The warning is a _____ alert.

The warning starts at 2:00 pm on _____, August 17, 2026.

It ends at 2:00 pm on _____, August 18, 2026.

Officials say _____ may come.

The storms can be sudden and _____.

People in Campania should be _____ during this time.

The city of _____ shared this warning.

This is normal in _____.

People should check the news for _____ about the weather.

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