Taranto frequent Continental features. The spring is usually mild and rainy, but it is not uncommon to have sudden cold spells come in from the east, which often cause snowfall. The summer is very hot and humid, with temperatures reaching up to . On 28 November 2012 a large F3 tornado hit the port of Taranto and damaged the Taranto Steel Mill where workers were protesting against the plant's pollution emissions; about 20 people were injured, and another man was reported missing. The tornado is one of nine to hit Italy since 1 October. It is classified as Geographical zone C
2012 in country music 2012 in country music This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in 2012. The following songs placed within the Top 20 on the Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay charts in 2012: The following albums placed within the Top 50 on the Top Country Albums charts in 2012: "(presented December 10 in Las Vegas, Nevada)" "(presented April 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada)" ACM Honors "(presented November 18 in Los Angeles)" "(presented in Sydney on November 29, 2012)" "(presented September 9 in Saskatoon)" "(presented November 1 in Nashville) "(presented June 6 in Nashville)" "(presented