Friuli-Venezia Giulia is one of the 20 regions of Italy and one of five autonomous regions with special statute. The regional capital is Trieste on the Gulf of Trieste, a bay of the Adriatic Sea. From Wikipedia
A cyclonic vortex over Spain and France, fueled by polar air and high-pressure systems, is driving persistent instability across Italy, with severe thunderstorms forecast for May 6 and wet conditions expected throughout the month.