In addition, the entry of a cold front is expected to affect a large part of the country.
This morning, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued a yellow alert for strong winds and storms for 14 provinces in the country. The phenomena announced by the organization will occur together with the entry of a cold front that will affect a large part of Argentina.
Tucumán begins a week that would have the coldest day so far in 2024
The alert for strong winds applies to Tucumán, Buenos Aires, La Pampa, Córdoba, Santa Fe, San Luis, Entre Ríos, Santiago del Estero, La Rioja, San Juan, and Mendoza for today, Wednesday. They will be winds from the southwest or south, with speeds between 30 and 50 kilometers per hour and gusts that may exceed 60 kilometers per hour.
According to the agency, the provinces are under a yellow alert level, which warns of meteorological phenomena that may have “the potential for damage and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities.”
Recommendations for a yellow alert for strong winds
– Avoid outdoor activities.
– Secure items that can fly away.
– Stay informed by authorities. Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.
Reference: a yellow alert indicates possible meteorological phenomena with the potential for damage and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities.
Yellow alert for strong storms in Northeast Argentina
In addition, a yellow alert for storms is in effect in Corrientes, northern Entre Ríos and eastern Chaco for this morning.
The area will be affected by isolated storms, some locally strong. They may be accompanied by intense gusts, significant electrical activity, occasional hail, and abundant falls of water in short periods. Accumulated precipitation values are estimated between 20 and 50 millimeters, which may be exceeded occasionally.
