Alert for heavy rains in three provinces

While, a yellow warning for snow affected areas of Mendoza and Santa Cruz.

Alert for heavy rain

In the mountain range and center of Neuquenthe mountain range Black river and in the north of the mountain range Chubut governs this Wednesday a alert for heavy rain.

In areas with yellow alert, the area will be affected by heavy and persistent rains. Accumulated precipitation values ​​are estimated between 15 and 30 mm, which can be exceeded occasionally, mainly in mountainous sectors. In the highest areas, the occurrence of snowy precipitation is not ruled out.

Meanwhile, in regions with Orange alert, the area will be affected by heavy and persistent rains. Accumulated precipitation values ​​are estimated between 40 and 70 mm in the alert period, which may be exceeded from time to time. In the highest areas, the occurrence of snowy precipitation is not ruled out.

Finally, in areas with red alert, the area will be affected by heavy and persistent rains. Accumulated precipitation values ​​are estimated between 70 and 90 mm in the alert period, which may be exceeded from time to time. In the highest areas, the occurrence of snowy precipitation is not ruled out.

Recommendations:

Yellow:

• Avoid outdoor activities.
• Don’t take out the trash. Remove objects that prevent water from draining.
• Stay away from coastal and riverside areas.
• Stay informed by the authorities. Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.

Orange:

• Find a place indoors.
• Stay away from coastal and riverside areas.
• Turn off the electricity supply if you identify a risk of water entering your home.
• Stay away from light poles or power lines.
• If you or someone else is affected by this phenomenon, contact local emergency agencies. Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.

Red:

• Stay away from coastal and riverside areas.
• Disconnect and stay away from electrical appliances.
• Avoid driving through flooded streets or affected streets.
• Know the evacuation places and high places.
• If you or someone else is affected by this phenomenon, contact local emergency agencies. Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.

Strong wind alert

This Wednesday a yellow alert for strong wind throughout the mountain range of the province of Neuquén.

The area will be affected by winds from the northern sector with speeds between 35 and 55 km/h, and gusts that can exceed 85 km/h.

Recommendations:

• 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.

Snow alert

For the south of the Mendoza mountain range and almost the entire province of Santa Cruz A yellow alert for snow was in effect this Wednesday.

In Mendozathe area will be affected by heavy snowfall. The accumulated snow can reach between 30 and 50 cm in height. In lower areas, precipitation could occur in the form of rain.

Meanwhile, for Santa Cruzthe area will be affected by snowfall of varying intensity. Accumulated snow values ​​between 10 and 15 cm are expected, which may be exceeded occasionally..