"Spain is facing yet another chapter of severe weather as Storm Nils moves across the country, prompting widespread alerts, exceptional precautionary measures and disruption to everyday life. The storm is occurring amid a string of powerful weather systems that have already battered the Iberian Peninsula this winter, and authorities are warning that the coming hours could be particularly challenging in several regions."
"The Catalan government has taken unprecedented steps in response to forecast wind conditions related to Storm Nils. Officials have warned that wind gusts could reach dangerous levels Thursday, and in some areas gusts have already been recorded above 100 kilometres per hour. In response, authorities have suspended school classes, university sessions, sporting events and non‑urgent healthcare appointments across the region."
"In addition to closures, the regional government issued an ES‑Alert message to mobile phones, the first time such an alert has been sent for wind, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel and to work from home where possible. The alert is covering much of Thursday, with officials stressing that the risk is highest from midnight through the middle of the day."
Storm Nils is moving across Spain, generating widespread alerts and significant disruption. Meteorological authorities issued multiple warnings; Galicia, Cantabria and the Basque Country face red warnings for extreme maritime conditions. Parts of Catalonia face the strongest winds in up to 20 years, with gusts recorded above 100 km/h. Catalan authorities suspended schools, universities, sporting events and non-urgent healthcare appointments and sent an ES‑Alert to mobile phones—the first wind-related deployment—urging people to avoid travel and work from home. Officials warned the highest risk window runs from midnight through midday and urged exceptional precautions.
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