Figueres cancels Thursday market due to severe wind warnings

Plaza de Catalunya and Plaza del Gra remain empty as VENTCAT alert triggers safety protocols.

An empty town square without market stalls under a windy sky.
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An empty town square without market stalls under a windy sky.

The Figueres City Council has decided to cancel this Thursday's weekly market, February 12, following the activation of the VENTCAT alert for high winds in Alt Empordà.

The scene this morning at Plaza del Gra and Plaza de Catalunya was unusual, with both areas completely devoid of stalls. The risk of structures being blown away forced authorities to implement these safety measures.
According to the Meteorological Service of Catalonia, wind gusts could exceed safety thresholds across the region, prompting local officials to advise citizens to avoid unstable structures.