Overall, according to SMN, There are 10 provinces under yellow alert for this Sunday.
Rain and hail: where
Counties under a yellow warning for rain and possible hail are: Catamarca, Jujuy, La Rioja, Mendoza, Salta, San Juan, San Luis, Santa Cruz, Tierra del Fuego and Tucuman.
“The area will be affected by isolated storms, some of which are locally strong. It will be accompanied by heavy rainfall over short periods, tense electrical activity, occasional hailstones, and gusts that may exceed 60 km/hour. Accumulated precipitation values are expected to range between 20 and 45 mm, and may be exceeded from time to time. In higher areas, precipitation can include hail and/or mixed snow.
Recommendations from the National Weather Service
- Do not 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 reduce the risk of being struck by lightning, do not stay on beaches, rivers, lakes or swimming pools.
- Be careful of possible hail.
- Obtain information from authorities. Always keep an emergency backpack ready that contains a flashlight, radio, documents, and phone.
When does the heat wave start in Buenos Aires?
According to SMN estimates, a maximum temperature of 34 degrees will be recorded on Tuesday, in anticipation of the heat wave. Meanwhile, the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) will burn on Wednesday, January 15, with a maximum that could reach 36 degrees.
With clear skies and winds blowing from the north, it will be a really hard day to endure, and not just for summer critics. For his part, Thursday will witness the same weather conditionsAlthough the following days will see a decrease in the maximum, which will bring relief (although not completely) to the people of Buenos Aires and Buenos Aires.