He National Metereological Service updated its early warning system for this Saturday and the strong winds, also Zonda, and snowfall in 7 provinces stand out.
For the south of the Buenos Aires province A yellow alert is in effect for strong winds. The same level of warning was issued for a good part of La Pampa and Chubut. In the latter, there is also a warning of possible snowfall.
The SMN also anticipates snowfall Mendozaalong with an orange alert for wind Zonda. Zonda is also forecast in San Juan, but under a yellow alert.
In Neuquén, a Saturday with an orange alert is expected for snowfall and also strong winds. The same situation is repeated in Río Negro, under yellow alert.
In Misiones the weather is not favorable to cushion the heavy flooding of recent days: the yellow alert for storms persists and reaches the entire province.
According to the SMN, the Orange alert involves “dangerous meteorological phenomena for society, life, property and the environment.” The early warning system considers yellow alert to “possible meteorological phenomena with the potential for damage and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities.”
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Storm Recommendations
- Don’t take out the trash. Remove objects that prevent water from draining.
- Avoid outdoor activities.
- Do not take shelter near trees and power poles that may fall.
- To minimize the risk of being struck by lightning, do not stay on beaches, rivers, lagoons or pools.
- Be alert to the possible fall of hail.
- Get informed from the authorities.
- Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.
Recommendations for winds
- Avoid outdoor activities.
- Secure items that could fly away.
- Stay informed by authorities. Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.
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