Thermometers recorded this Monday Values very close to or even higher than 20 degrees in some parts of Catalonia. But changes are coming on Tuesday, whether in terms of temperatures or weather conditions, although it has nothing to do with the Arctic air mass in recent days. … .
On this occasion, the forecast is the passage of the front that will cause Strong winds in some Catalan regions. This situation prompted the state’s civil protection to activate Special emergency plan Due to the danger of winds on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Affected areas
As detailed by the Meteorological Service of Catalonia (SMC), during Tuesday Wind speed can exceed 70 km/h The western component in all regions of the Kingdom Campo de Tarragona, Terrace del Ebro and NoyaWith greater probability in Bajo Campo during the morning until midday.
Furthermore, at higher altitudes in the Pyrenees, there will also be some very strong winds throughout the day.
Instead, Wednesday 26th The effect will be on The Pyrenees, Pre-Pyrenees, Upper and Lower Ambourdanewhere 90 km/h may be exceeded North winds from early morning until evening. The areas with the highest probability of exceeding the threshold will be those in the Eastern Pyrenees (Cerdany, El Ripoles and Bergada) and Alto Ambourdane. In the Pyrenees, the threshold will be exceeded at high altitudes. Unlike Tuesday, in this case the phenomenon will be distributed locally in the warned area.
Security measures
Given the forecast of these strong winds, the Catalan Civil Protection Organization asks citizens to “Special warning when traveling and doing outdoor activities», In addition to reviewing the information provided by the Meteorological Authority of Catalonia to learn about the forecast.
Civil Protection, which warns of the danger of the roads, says: “When traveling, you must be extremely careful because you may encounter obstacles on the road, and you must be careful when overtaking and maintain sufficient side distances with other vehicles.”
He also adds that “with regard to Recreational activities Outdoors, we should avoid doing it in forests and on the coast,” because The sea forecast is badIt is therefore “recommended to postpone activities at high altitudes in the Pyrenees and Pre-Pyrenees.”