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Extreme Heat Alert: Red and Yellow Warnings Issued Across Argentine Provinces
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In a significant weather advisory, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued a red alert for extreme heat in three provinces and a yellow alert due to the same phenomenon in ten others. This development underscores the significance of monitoring and heeding official weather advisories to ensure public safety and well-being.
Red Alert: High to Extreme Health Impact
According to the SMN, a red alert signifies a high to extreme health risk, posing dangers even to healthy individuals. As such, it is crucial to take all necessary precautions and be prepared for potential health issues related to extreme heat.
Affected Zones under Red Alert
- La Pampa: Chical Co and Puelén.
- Río Negro: Eastern regions of El Cuy and General Roca.
- Neuquén: Confluencia, eastern Añelo, eastern Pehuenches, and Picún Leufú.
Zonas con alerta por calor extremo. (Foto: SMN)
Yellow Alert: Dangerous for Vulnerable Groups
An alert of this level suggests that the heat may be hazardous, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly (over 65 years), and individuals with chronic diseases. Extra caution is advised for these demographics during the affected period.
Affected Zones under Yellow Alert
- Salta: Rivadavia.
- Formosa: Patiño.
- Chaco: Northwestern regions of Almirante Brown and Gral. Güemes.
- Santiago del Estero: virtually the entire province, excluding the northeastern region.
- Santa Fe: The entire province.
- Corrientes: Bella Vista, Esquina, Goya, and Lavalle.
- Entre Ríos: Diamante, La Paz, Nogoyá, Paraná, Villaguay, Gualeguay, and Victoria.
- Buenos Aires: Baradero, Ramallo, San Nicolás, San Pedro, Bolívar, Carlos Casares, Carlos Tejedor, H. Yrigoyen, Pehuajó, Adolfo Alsina, Daireaux, Guaminí, Pellegrini, Salliqueló, Trenque Lauquén, and Tres Lomas.
- La Pampa: The entire province, excluding the northern regions.
- Mendoza: Malargüe’s Cordillera and San Rafael’s low-lying areas, General Alvear, and San Rafael’s low-lying areas.
- Neuquén: The entire province, excluding the southwestern region.
- Río Negro: The entire province, excluding the Cordillera zone.
Stay informed about weather updates and follow the advice provided by local authorities and the SMN to ensure your safety during these extreme heat conditions.
