Catalonia is set to suspend all educational activities in schools and universities, as well as non-urgent healthcare services, on Thursday due to expected strong gusts of wind. The announcement was made by Núria Parlon, the Catalan regional Minister of Interior and Public Security, indicating that this decision comes in response to a severe weather forecast that predicts gusts exceeding 100 km/h, impacting all regions within Catalonia throughout the day.

In addition to the suspension of educational and healthcare services, considerations are being made regarding the cancellation of both collective and individual sports activities that take place outdoors. This precaution is part of the broader safety measures being implemented to protect the public during one of the most critical periods of the storm, which is expected to peak between midnight and noon on Thursday, according to weather reports.

The Catalan government's Civil Protection agency will issue an alert (ES-Alert) this afternoon to inform the public of the measures being enforced in light of the extreme weather conditions. The resolution, which will be signed by the regional government, will take effect starting from midnight and will remain in place until 8 PM on Thursday, emphasizing the seriousness of the weather threat faced by the community.