Italian Phrase
Sì, c'è un avviso di tempesta.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that a storm warning has been issued. It is a concise, factual response often heard in weather reports, emergency briefings, or casual conversation about upcoming weather conditions.
When to use
Use this phrase when answering a question about the presence of a weather alert, when informing friends or colleagues about dangerous conditions, or when reading a news bulletin that mentions an official storm warning.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sìc'èunavvisoditempesta
Sì (Affirmation)
Used to answer positively to a yes/no question; it can stand alone or precede a clause.
c'è (ci è)
Contraction of "ci è", meaning "there is"; used for singular nouns. For plurals use "ci sono".
un (indefinite article)
The masculine singular indefinite article, placed before a noun that is not previously known to the listener.
avviso (noun)
Means "notice" or "warning"; often used in official contexts such as weather alerts.
di (preposition)
Links the noun "avviso" with the subject of the warning; here it means "of" or "about".
tempesta (noun)
Means "storm"; can refer to a severe weather event, often accompanied by rain, wind, or lightning.
🗨In Conversation
C'è pericolo di tempesta oggi?
Is there a risk of a storm today?
Sì, c'è un avviso di tempesta.
Yes, there is a storm warning.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, c'è avvisi di tempesta.
Use "ci sono" when the noun is plural (e.g., "ci sono avvisi di tempesta").
Sì, c'è l'un avviso di tempesta.
Do not add an extra article before "avviso"; the indefinite article is already present.
Sì, c'è un avviso di tempestoso.
Avoid translating directly to "stormy" ("tempestoso")—the noun "tempesta" is required here.
↔Alternatives
Sì, è stato emesso un avviso di tempesta.
Yes, a storm warning has been issued.
Sì, è in vigore un avviso di tempesta.
Yes, a storm warning is in effect.
Sì, abbiamo ricevuto un avviso di tempesta.
Yes, we have received a storm warning.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, the Protezione Civile (Civil Protection) issues official "avviso di allerta meteo" (weather alert notices). These are broadcast on TV, radio, and via mobile alerts. When speaking to locals, using the formal term "avviso di allerta meteo" shows awareness of the official terminology, while "avviso di tempesta" is perfectly understood in everyday conversation.