( Alert due to the first sequel to the anticyclone that has intensified in recent hours in Argentina: how it will affect Buenos AiresOpens in a new window )
A few days after a month since the beginning of summer, rain has not yet fallen in the entire heartland, the coast and a large part of the Pampas. In this sense, in the last hours, Specialists warned of the arrival of A Severe heat wave In the province of Buenos Aires.
According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN), It is expected that days will witness high temperatures, reaching 40 degrees Celsius on the first days of the week.
Also, starting Saturday, the sky will fluctuate between partly cloudy to partly cloudy. No rain is expected, and temperatures will range between a minimum of 22 degrees and a maximum of 30 degrees. For its part, Sunday will maintain similar weather conditions.
What will the weather be like and when will the extreme heat arrive?
He added: “Atmospheric stability prevails over the entire Pampas and the coastal region, but in the west there are still features of instability, with Chances of rain and storms of varying intensity“, said meteorologist Leonardo De Benedictis.
He explained: “Both in the Cuyo region and also in the NOA region, although partly in the Salta and Jujuy sector.”.
In this sense, he also stated that “the short and medium-term prospects are not encouraging for agricultural activity not only because of the lack of rain but also because Combine this factor Increasing and maintaining high temperatures.
What are the recommendations in the event of a heat wave?
- 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.
(marks for translation) Extreme heat
