Severe storm hits Slovenia: Stormy wind damaged roofs, thousands without electricity, schools and kindergartens closed
A severe storm, accompanied by wind gusts exceeding 100 kilometers per hour, hit a large part of Slovenia tonight, felling trees, damaging roofs, and leaving thousands of households without electricity, while authorities appealed to citizens not to leave their homes.
TL;DR
- Severe storm with wind gusts over 100 km/h hit Slovenia.
- Primorska and Gorenjska regions were most affected.
- Trees were felled and roofs were damaged.
- Thousands of households, including in Maribor and Ljubljana, lost power.
- Schools and kindergartens are closed in several municipalities for Friday.
- Peak wind speeds reached 103 km/h, with potential for up to 140 km/h.
- Citizens are advised to stay indoors.
- Strong winds are expected to continue through Saturday.