In the middle of an atypical day in Córdoba, where the maximum temperature would reach 26° after two days of below-zero records, meteorologist Marcelo Madelón explained what the phenomenon that affects Córdoba is about.
“There is a zone effect. When the wind rotates to the northwest, it comes down from the mountains and warming occurs,” said the specialist in dialogue with Miter Córdoba.
“Due to this zone effect, towards midday there will be gusts that can exceed 50 km/h and will raise the temperature that could reach 26°,” he added.
Madelón clarified that it is a “momentary” heat and warned that the return of low temperatures is expected for the weekend.
“This is very momentary. It is the prelude to a fierce front that arrives tonight. The arrival of a south wind is expected, with gusts of up to 40 kilometers per hour,” he described.
In this framework, I estimate that on Friday the maximum temperatures would drop to 15 degrees and that on Saturday there would be minimum temperatures of 1 degree and maximum temperatures of 14 degrees in some sectors of the province.
Extended forecast for the City of Córdoba
- Friday. Maximum of 16°C and minimum of 8°C. The sky will be mostly cloudy during the day and there will be gusts of wind in the early morning and morning.
- Saturday. Maximum of 13°C and minimum of -1°C. The sky will be somewhat cloudy during the day.
- Sunday. Maximum of 18°C and minimum of -1°C. The sky will be somewhat cloudy during the day.
- Monday. Maximum of 19°C and minimum of 2°C. The sky will be somewhat cloudy during the day.
- Tuesday. Maximum of 18°C and minimum of 4°C. The sky will be somewhat cloudy during the day.
What is the zonda wind
It is characterized by being a strong wind, very dry and with high temperatures. It is produced under certain climatic conditions, during the period between May and November, usually in the regions located at the foot of the Andes Mountains from the province of Neuquén to Jujuy.
What to do in the case of Zonda wind?
- Completely close the place where you are to prevent the entry of dry, hot air from outside.
- Try to increase the humidity of the environment artificially, spraying the floor and/or walls.
- Avoid physical exertion.
- Reduce your time outside to a minimum and avoid exposing yourself to the sun.
- Avoid inhaling airborne dust and protect your eyes.
- Due to the intensity of the wind, electrical cables can be cut. Don’t touch or step on them. Contact the authorities to alert them of this fact.
- Stay away from wooded areas as the wind can cause branches to break and these, when falling, can hurt you.
- If you see people injured or affected by this phenomenon, contact the authorities in charge and alert them.
- Schedule local numbers for Civil Protection, Firefighters and Police.
- Avoid the use of flammable materials and elements that can cause sparks or fires, since during the occurrence of wind, the dryness of the environment considerably increases the possibility of fires.
- Secure metal sheets, tiles, flower pots and other objects that can be thrown by the wind.
