he National Meteorological Service (SMN) It was reported that the extreme heat will continue through the weekend Yellow alerts are in effect in eight provinces and red alerts in three others. Weather warnings will be renewed this Thursday, accompanied by a series of recommendations to confront rising temperatures. In the coastal regions, the northern region and the center of the country, maximum temperatures are expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius.
Since early January, the highest level of risk in terms of health impacts has been concentrated in the northwest of the country NeuquenNortheast of the country Black River And the entire western region The pampas. At the same time, the highest temperatures will be recorded in the country Formosa, with 37°C, Misiones, with 36°C, y Corrientes and Entre Rioswhere the maximum will be reached 35°C. Skies will remain mostly clear in these areas.
For governorates such as Santiago del Estero, Cordoba, Tucuman and Santa FeAlerts drop to the orange level, with temperatures ranging between… 32°C and 34°C.
For her part, Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan and Buenos Aires It will present values similar to those seen on Wednesday, with a maximum that will be around 31°C. In Buenos Aires, the most affected locations will be Bergamino, Salto, Arrecives, Junín, Paradero and RamalloWhile in Santa Fe this phenomenon will affect Rosario, Casilda and San Lorenzo will stand out, and in Entre Ríos Victoria, Gualiguay and Diamante will stand out.
he SMN He stressed that these conditions can have a moderate to major impact on health, especially for people with pre-existing diseases, children, adults over 65 years of age and other at-risk groups. On the other hand, Jujuy, Salta, San Luis, and Mendoza It will record a slight drop in temperatures, with maximum temperatures reaching around 29 degrees Celsius, although the temperature will return on Friday with values higher than 30 degrees Celsius.
As for the storms, they are expected to affect areas such as the south of the country between noon and Thursday evening Salta, Tucuman, Catamarca, La Rioja, Mendoza, San Juan, Neuquén, San Luis, Cordoba, La Pampa and Buenos AiresIn addition to the coastal strip of Rio Negro. These storms can intensify, leading to severe phenomena with short periods of heavy rain, high electrical activity, hail, and wind gusts that may exceed 60 km/h.
These conditions are expected to continue until Friday and Saturday, coinciding with the high temperatures mentioned previously, which will vary depending on the regions.
In Mendoza, several days after the storm Climate Emergency Directorate Thursday is expected to be unstable, with volatile clouds, low temperatures, and moderate southerly winds. In addition, scattered storms and rain are expected in mountainous areas, which may further complicate the weather situation in that province.
Interior for Cordoba Wednesday witnessed a day of severe storms as part of a heat wave affecting a large part of the country. During the afternoon, in cities like Heavy rain and hail were recorded in Tanti, San Clemente and La Cumbre.
SMN has also issued an orange alert for sites such as Villa General Roca, Buena Esperanza, San Francisco and the City of San LuisStorms are expected to occur during the morning and continue until the afternoon. According to the agency, “The region will be affected by sporadic storms, some of which may be strong or locally severe, with heavy rain falling over short periods, intense electrical activity, hailstones of various sizes, and wind gusts whose speed may exceed 90 kilometers per hour.” “.
And finally south Santa Cruz, Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands It will witness high-speed westerly winds ranging from 40 to 65 kilometers per hour, and gusts that may reach speeds of up to 90 kilometers per hour.
- Increase your water intake without waiting to feel thirsty to maintain adequate hydration.
- Don’t expose yourself to the sun excessively, not even in the middle of the day (between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.).
- Pay attention to children, boys, girls and the elderly.
- Avoid drinks that contain caffeine, alcohol, or very sugary drinks.
- Avoid very abundant meals.
- Eat vegetables and fruits.
- Reduce physical activity.
- Wear light, loose, light-coloured clothing; Hat, dark glasses.
- Stay in well-ventilated or air-conditioned places.
