Catalonia Activates VENTCAT Alert for Extreme Winds
Civil Protection issues yellow and orange warnings for gusts up to 126 km/h in northern Catalonia this Sunday, with dust clouds, rough seas, and.
Key Points
- Gusts over 126 km/h in Ripollès; 90 km/h in Berguedà and Alt Empordà.
- High-altitude dust clouds reducing visibility; rough seas on Empordà coasts.
- Snow >20 cm above 1,200m in Vall d'Aran and Pallars Sobirà.
- Secure objects, avoid trees/coasts, postpone outdoor activities.
Catalonia's Civil Protection agency has activated the VENTCAT plan at alert level, issuing yellow and orange warnings for strong wind gusts expected across several districts in northern Catalonia this Sunday.
The strongest gusts, potentially exceeding 126 km/h, are forecast for the Ripollès region, with winds up to 90 km/h also anticipated in the Berguedà and Alt Empordà areas. The Catalan meteorological service predicts northerly and westerly winds that could generate high-altitude dust clouds, reducing visibility. Rough seas are expected along the Alt and Baix Empordà coasts, while snow accumulations over 20 cm are possible above 1,200 metres in the Vall d'Aran and Pallars Sobirà.
Civil Protection urges residents to secure objects on balconies and building facades, avoid areas with trees or unstable urban furniture, and exercise caution when driving. The agency also recommends postponing outdoor activities, particularly in wooded areas or near the coast.
Original Sources
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