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The rains return and the heat of AMBA goes away
After the hot day on Thursday, the rains are expected to arrive: it will be this Friday, June 14, which will have showers during the morning and some scattered rains during the afternoon. At night the weather will improve and no precipitation is expected.
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With the rains, the thermal marks will lower but it will not yet be polar cold weather, because the minimum temperatures will continue to be in the double digits and the maximum temperatures will be around 20 degrees.
Rain and hail alert today
The week is expected to continue this Thursday with bad climate in different areas of the country, so the National Meteorological Service (SMN) kept different alertsand one of them, for strong storms with occasional hailreached localities in the Buenos Aires province.
Next to this yellow alert There were also warnings for rains for Neuquén, Río Negro and Chubut; by snow in San Juan, Mendoza and Neuquén; and by strong wind in Salta, Formosa, Chaco, Santiago del Estero, Santa Fe, Corrientes, Córdoba, San Luis, Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan, Mendoza, Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego.
This Thursday a yellow alert for strong storms for areas of the southwest and the coast of the Buenos Aires province.
The area will be affected by isolated storms, some locally strong. They may be accompanied by tense gusts, strong electrical activity, occasional hail and abundant falls of water in short periods.
Accumulated precipitation values are estimated between 15 and 30 mm, which may be exceeded occasionally.
Recommendations from the National Weather Service
- 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.
Snow alert
In areas with yellow alertthe area will be affected by snowfall, some locally tense. The accumulated snow can reach between 30 and 50 cm in height during the alert period, and may locally be higher..
It should be noted that the situation will be accompanied by reduced visibility due to suspended snow due to strong winds, especially in high mountains.
Meanwhile, for areas with orange alert, The area will be affected by persistent snowfall, being locally heavy at times. Accumulated snow values between 70 and 100 cm are expected, which may be exceeded locally..
It should be noted that the situation will be accompanied by reduced visibility due to suspended snow due to strong winds, especially in high mountains.
SMN recommendations
Yellow:
- Avoid outdoor activities.
- Periodically remove snow accumulated on roofs.
- Travel with appropriate vehicles prepared for ice and snow.
- Ventilate vehicles and homes to avoid the accumulation of carbon monoxide.
- Get informed from the authorities. Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.
Orange:
- Avoid outdoor activities.
- Plan an additional reserve of food and drinking water in case you leave your home. Cut off the electricity and gas supply.
- Travel with appropriate vehicles prepared for ice and snow.
- Stay in your vehicle, do not try to walk away from the storm.
- 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.
Alert for heavy rain
The mountain area will be affected by persistent rains of moderate intensity, or locally strong. Accumulated precipitation values are estimated between 15 and 30 mm, which may be exceeded occasionally.
In the highest areas they could be in the form of snow.
In areas of Neuquén, the area will be affected by heavy and persistent rains. Accumulated precipitation values are estimated between 30 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.
SMN 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.
Wind alert
The area will be affected by winds from the west with speeds between 50 and 70 km/h, with gusts that can exceed 100 km/h.
In the east of the province of La Rioja, San Juan, north of San Luis and west of Córdoba, winds from the west are expected with speeds between 30 and 50 km/h, with gusts that can reach 70 km/h.
Meanwhile, in the south, the area will be affected by winds from the west with speeds between 55 and 65 km/h and gusts that can reach 90 km/h.
In mountain areas the warning increases to orange alert. In this case, the area will be affected by winds from the west with speeds between 60 and 80 km/h, and gusts that can exceed 120 km/h, which may be exceeded occasionally, especially in high areas. This phenomenon can cause a significant reduction in visibility.
SMN recommendations
Yellow:
- 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.
Orange:
- Do not take shelter near trees and power poles that may fall.
- Find a safe place indoors.
- 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.
