Wind alert empties Figueres markets amid controversy in Sant Climent

Weekly markets in Figueres were cancelled due to VENTCAT alerts while a local mayor mocked the warnings.

An empty square without market stalls due to strong winds.
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An empty square without market stalls due to strong winds.

The VENTCAT alert forced the cancellation of weekly markets in Figueres this February 12, as the mayor of Sant Climent Sescebes mocked the weather forecasts.

In Figueres, both Plaça del Gra and Plaça de Catalunya were left without their usual Thursday stalls. Local authorities decided to halt outdoor commercial activity to prevent accidents caused by high winds in the Alt Empordà region.

"I had stones ready to put in my pockets."

Mayor of Sant Climent · Mayor
The Mayor of Sant Climent Sescebes published a video calling the situation a false alarm. His ironic comments have sparked debate regarding the necessity of official weather alerts.