The heat will be felt strongly in some areas during the beginning of 2025, which is why the National Weather Service (SMN) issued new high temperature alerts for different areas of the country on Wednesday. At the same time, the Cuyo region is exposed to occasional strong storms accompanied by rain, wind and hail. Furthermore, the AMBA’s mild summer appears to be coming to an end, as widespread forecasts have begun to emerge predicting a stifling heatwave next week.
For now, the yellow alert has been lifted this Wednesday that was in effect in some parts of the provinces of Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Santiago del Estero, Chaco, Formosa, Salta, Cordoba, Mendoza, La Pampa, Neuquén and Río Negro. Preserve it.
In some areas of Neuquén, Rio Negro and La Pampa, the warning reached the red alert level, meaning extreme heat.
MeteoRed reported that extreme heat will be felt over much of the country, the entire northern Patagonia region, the entire Cuyo region, the Pampas region, much of the coast and the northern central part of the country. A yellow alert has also been presented due to high temperatures.
One of the biggest drawbacks of this situation is that temperatures continue to rise. For most of this week, heat records will remain high, and even increase in many areas, so the situation will get worse as the week goes on.
Since the beginning of the week, a noticeable wind circulation has been established from the northern sector, which will continue throughout the week, generating a gradual and continuous rise in thermal signs.
This structure of atmospheric circulation will give rise to well-defined characteristics between one sector of the country and another. The western part will remain with good humidity and high temperature indicators, and the eastern part will have high temperatures but no moisture contribution, which will maintain very hot and stable weather.
With this type of characteristics, it is possible that there will be strong but localized storm developments in the entire west of Argentina, including the Cuyo region and the entire northwest of the country, as well as some specific areas in western Cordoba and Santiago del Estero.
In the province of Buenos Aires, according to the map of the National Meteorological Service, the areas affected by high temperatures at the yellow level will be from the center to the west in Trinque Lacuín and the northern area of San Nicolas.
A heat wave is on the horizon in AMBA and La Plata
As for the Amba region, which includes the greater La Plata region, although mild weather has been recorded so far this summer, very high temperatures are expected to occur starting next week.
While the major weather services offer an overview of the next seven days, other services offering more comprehensive forecasts suggest there could be temperatures of up to 38 degrees.
So much so that the temperature on Monday, January 13, is expected to reach a maximum of 32 degrees. For Tuesday, January 14, a maximum of 34. For Wednesday, January 15, a maximum of 38. Thursday, January 16, with a maximum of 38. And for Friday, January 17, a maximum of 35 degrees.
What each extreme temperature alert level means
A level yellow alert identifies a mild to moderate impact on health, according to the SMN system.
This means, in this case, that temperatures can be dangerous, especially for groups at risk, such as boys and girls, people over 65 years of age, and those suffering from chronic diseases.
An orange alert indicates a moderate to high impact on health, so temperatures can be very dangerous, especially for at-risk groups.
While a red alert means that heat can have a significant to severe impact on health. In this case, temperatures are very dangerous and can affect all people, even healthy people.
What is an extreme temperature event?
An extreme temperature event is a period during which maximum and minimum temperature values that may endanger human health are expected to be recorded. After conducting a series of multidisciplinary studies in Argentina, it was found that there are certain threshold temperature values above which the rates of morbidity and mortality in people increase.
Recommendations of the Ministry of Health in dealing with extreme temperatures
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.
Remember that there is no drug treatment for heatstroke and that only the classical methods mentioned above can prevent and combat it.
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