ORANGE weather warnings for strong winds have been issued across much of southern Catalunya, with gusts of up to 120km/h forecast.
Gale-force winds are expected throughout Wednesday and will continue into Thursday.
Tarragona and Girona are under orange alerts, with Tarragona set to bear the brunt as gusts could reach 120km/h.
Off the coast of Girona, winds of up to 80km/h are forecast, generating waves of up to 10 metres.
Other areas, including Lleida, are under yellow warnings, where gusts may reach 90km/h. In higher areas of the Pyrenees, winds could exceed 110km/h.
Beyond Catalonia, winds of up to 80km/h are expected in Zaragoza, while further south, coastal areas of Castellon could see gusts of around 70km/h.
Authorities advise residents to stay indoors where possible, secure loose objects, and avoid coastal areas, as the storm could cause transport disruptions and falling trees.
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