Authorities placed Le Barcarès in the Pyrénées-Orientales department on red storm alert as wind speeds reached 148 km/h in nearby Perpignan and 160 km/h in Caixas, according to Meteovilles reporting impressive images from webcams. The alert was active as of this morning within the reporting window from 9:45 AM to 12:45 PM UTC on February 12, 2026. Meteovilles shared the wind speed measurements and webcam footage via X, highlighting the severe conditions in the region. The post from @Meteovilles noted the red alert status specifically for Le Barcarès amid the high gusts. No additional official statements from meteorological agencies were reported in the three-hour window, though the images captured the intensity of the storm during this period.
