Sicily tornado live: Marsala hit by freak weather as holiday hotspot left in 'absolute chaos'

Sicily tornado live: Marsala hit by freak weather as holiday hotspot left in 'absolute chaos' The severe weather has hit the area this morning, with two tornadoes seen in Marsala, a city in Sicily, as one resident described the event as 'hell' Italy has been hit by a powerful tornado as residents in Sicily described the "hellish" weather conditions, saying they were scared they would die. The severe weather hit the area this morning, with two tornadoes seen in Marsala, a city in Sicily. The two funnels developed over the sea as a thunderstorm covered the area not too far from the coast. The phenomenon left residents fearing they were going to die, with one saying: "I’ve never been afraid of dying like I was a few hours ago. This stuff in 2 minutes became 4 times bigger. I’m still shaking but luckily everything’s ok at my house. It's hell." Dramatic footage shows 'violent thunderstorm' Dramatic footage from the historic Lilybaeum harbour shows vast clouds of dust and debris engulfing the skyline as powerful winds sweep along the coastline. Scenes of devastation Tornado hits Residents reported seeing a waterspout forming off the Trapani coastline before the tornado hit