Following a weekend that brought a return of sunshine after weeks of overcast skies and low temperatures, the Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) issued a yellow alert for extreme cold for Monday, August 24, across three provinces in the country. According to the SMN, the warning indicates the potential for mild to moderate health effects, affecting the province of Buenos Aires while leaving the City unaffected.
Regions Affected by the Extreme Cold Warning
The yellow alert for extreme cold remains active in the province of Buenos Aires, southeastern Entre Ríos, and western Santa Cruz. According to the SMN, these temperature levels “can be dangerous, especially for risk groups, such as children, adults over 65 years of age, and people with chronic illnesses.”
Did You Know? The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional operates as an agency dependent on the Ministry of Defense, providing official weather tracking and public safety warnings across the country.
Official Safety Guidelines and Recommendations
In response to the warning, the agency issued a series of recommendations to keep the population protected and prevent major health complications. Suggestions include avoiding prolonged exposure to the cold and wearing several layers of lightweight clothing when going outside. The SMN also advises keeping homes safely heated, generating body heat through movement, drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding alcoholic beverages, and paying special attention to children, pregnant individuals, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions. If anyone suffers ill effects from the low temperatures, authorities advise against self-medicating and recommend consulting a physician or heading to the nearest health center.
Weather Forecast for the AMBA Region
The national agency also issued a forecast for Monday in the Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires (AMBA), where conditions remain similar to the previous day. The SMN reported that the temperature in the city of Buenos Aires ranges from a morning low of 5°C to a high of 13°C. The sky will stay partially cloudy throughout the day, with winds reaching up to 22 kilometers per hour around midday and during the evening. On Tuesday, a slight temperature rise is expected alongside increasing cloud cover.
In the province of Buenos Aires, temperatures started at a low of 1°C and will reach a high of 12°C. Much like the City, the sky will remain partly cloudy all day. For Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, a gradual daily rise in thermal readings is expected. Precipitation is absent from the forecast until Thursday, when scattered showers could arrive during the first half of the day.
National Temperature Projections
The SMN released forecasts for the remainder of the country, detailing varied conditions across different provinces. In Córdoba, temperatures range from a low of 7°C to a high of 18°C, while Tucumán expects 10°C and 23°C. Santa Fe anticipates a low of 7°C and a high of 16°C, and Entre Ríos tracks between 5°C and 16°C. Further north, Jujuy registers 9°C to 18°C, Salta anticipates 9°C to 20°C, Misiones marks 8°C to 20°C, and La Rioja expects 7°C to 19°C.
In the central and Cuyo regions, Santiago del Estero forecasts 10°C to 22°C, San Luis expects 7°C to 21°C, San Juan anticipates 6°C to 22°C, and Mendoza records 6°C to 22°C. Southern provinces face colder conditions, with Río Negro anticipating 1°C to 14°C, Chubut tracking 4°C to 12°C, and Santa Cruz registering between 0°C and 5°C.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which regions are under the yellow alert for extreme cold?
The yellow alert is active in the province of Buenos Aires, southeastern Entre Ríos, and western Santa Cruz.
What groups are most vulnerable to these temperatures?
According to the SMN, children, adults over 65 years of age, and individuals with chronic illnesses face the highest risk.
What safety measures do authorities recommend during the cold wave?
The SMN recommends avoiding prolonged exposure to the cold, wearing multiple layers of lightweight clothing, keeping homes safely heated, staying hydrated, and avoiding alcohol.
How are you and your family adapting to these sudden shifts in winter weather conditions?
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