Despite official warnings that led to the closure of schools and sports facilities, the expected wind storm did not materialize by midday. Local leaders in Figueres and other municipalities have expressed their frustration with preventive measures they consider disconnected from local reality.
“"I even had stones ready to put in my pockets. I am demoralized because I expected something and in the end, nothing."
The situation has sparked a debate about how emergency protocols are managed from Barcelona, with local mayors demanding more regional accuracy before halting public services.
