Faido, Ticino, Switzerland Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

- Possible impacts: Breaking of smaller branches. Toppling of objects inadequately secured or free-standing objects.
- Recommendations for action: Secure any freestanding objects outdoors or move them to a sheltered spot (e.g. plant pots, garden furniture, bicycles) before the wind event begins.
- Highest wind gusts in exposed locations: above 1800 m 110 - 140 km/h
- Main wind direction south to southeast

- Possible impacts: Risk of skidding.
- Recommendations for action: Stay informed about the driving conditions (through radio, 163 telephone service, TV, media). Drive carefully and maintain a greater distance from other vehicles. Equip your car for winter (e.g. fit winter tyres and snow chains).
- Type of the danger: danger of slippery roads due to snow crust, above 800 m a.s.l.