Interior Minister Núria Parlon announced the measures, which also include postponing non-urgent healthcare. Significant wind speeds have already been recorded in Espot and Puig Sesolles, where gusts reached 140 km/h in the Vallès Oriental area.
“"This is a top-tier wind event. Thursday will only be the first course of an episode with two peaks."
Civil Protection will broadcast an ES-Alert to mobile phones in high-risk areas. Authorities advise citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and warn of potential hazards in urban areas, such as falling trees, ahead of the Carnival parades scheduled for Saturday.
