The alert includes areas of the mountain range and puna, with intense rains in short periods, gusts and electrical activity. Precipitation can exceed 25 mm in some areas.
⚠️ Weather alert: storms, rain and hail in the north
The Meteorological Service issued an alert for storms that will affect areas of Jujuy, with phenomena of varying intensity, some locally strong.
The storms are expected to be accompanied by:
- intense rains in short periods
- frequent electrical activity
- intense gusts
- possible hail
Accumulated precipitation will be between 10 and 25 mm, with the possibility of exceeding those values in some areas.
📍 Affected areas
The alert covers specific areas of the province of Jujuy:
- Puna de Susques
- Cordillera de Cochinoca
- Cordillera de Rinconada
- Cordillera de Santa Catalina
- Cordillera de Susques
⚠️ Key recommendations
Given these conditions, it is recommended:
- Avoid going out during storms
- Do not throw out the trash and keep drains and sewers clean
- Disconnect electrical appliances if there is a risk of water entering
- Stay away from doors and windows
- Secure objects that could fly away
- Seek shelter in closed places if you are outdoors
🌾 Impact on agriculture
The expected rains could provide moisture in puna and mountain areas, although with the risk of intense punctual events that can generate complications.
Source: National Meteorological Service