The measure, effective from midnight on Thursday until 8:00 PM, follows an extreme weather forecast. For the first time, the Government has activated the ES-Alert system for a wind event, sending emergency notifications to mobile phones to inform citizens about safety restrictions.
“"Thursday's event is just the first course"
According to the Meteorological Service of Catalonia, wind gusts have already reached 140 km/h in areas like Vallès Oriental. The storm is expected to have two peaks: the first on Thursday, affecting all regions, and a second wave forecast for Saturday.
“"we will approve a resolution asking the population to avoid travel that is not strictly necessary"
Civil Protection has urged local councils to review urban furniture and Carnival parade routes, as strong winds could cause trees and streetlights to fall. A coastal alert is also in place, with waves potentially reaching 2.5 meters.
