What a strong wind! What is the forecast for tomorrow?
keh VEN-toh FOR-teh! koh-MEH la preh-vee-TSYO-neh pehr doh-MA-nee.
When the weather disrupts your beach day and you want to know about tomorrow. Wind dramatically affects beach conditions in Italy — some winds are cooling, others make swimming dangerous.
Che vento forte means what a strong wind. La previsione is the forecast. Per domani means for tomorrow. Italian beach culture is intensely aware of wind direction — the Tramontana (north), Maestrale (northwest), Scirocco (southeast), and Libeccio (southwest) all have different effects.
Il maestrale dura di solito quanto?
How long does the maestrale usually last?
About the typical duration of the northwestern wind.
Con questo vento si nuota?
Can you swim in this wind?
Asking about swimming conditions in windy weather.
Domani torna il bel tempo?
Does the good weather return tomorrow?
Hopeful question about weather improvement.
Italian coastal winds have names and characters known to every local. The Tramontana (cold northern wind) clears the sky beautifully but makes the sea cold. The Scirocco (from Africa) is hot and oppressive. The Maestrale (northwestern wind) is refreshing but can raise significant waves. The Bora (northeastern Adriatic wind) is unique to Trieste and can blow at hurricane force.