Storm Alert: Strong Intensity Torrents and Possible Hail expected in Northwestern, Eastern, and Southern Mendoza
The National Weather Service (SMN) has announced that Tuesday continues to bring the possibility of heavy rainstorms and probable hail. This alert covers sectors of Northwestern, Eastern, and Southern provincial zones, although specialists do not rule out the "possibility" of this phenomenon in the Greater Mendoza area.
The Contingencies Climate Radar reports no signs of "torrent hail" in the Greater Mendoza area yet. However, it warns of heavy cloud coverage over the region. Even in areas like the Uco Valley and the Precordillera, there are no signs of "precipitation" at this time.
Forecaster Carlos Bustos stated that while the situation has improved from Monday, changes in the radar are possible in the coming hours. He clarified that Malargüe is the only district under heavy rain and that General Alvear may see nubosity spread to agricultural zones.
Orange and Yellow Alerts Issued
The SMN has issued an orange alert for the easterly region of Las Heras, La Paz, Lavalle, San Martín, and Santa Rosa, expecting strong storms in the afternoon. General Alvear and the lower areas of San Rafael are also subject to this alert.
The orange alert signifies that the area will experience isolated thunderstorms, some of which could be severe. These storms will be accompanied by abundant rains of short duration, intense lightning, hail of various sizes, and particularly, gusts that may exceed 90 kilometers per hour. Accumulated precipitation values may reach between 40 to 70 millimeters, with the possibility of exceeding these amounts in specific areas.
A yellow alert has also been issued for the same regions, valid for the nighttime hours. This alert indicates that the area will suffer through isolated thunderstorms, some of which could be severe. These phenomena will include abundant rains in short periods, intense lightning, hail, and wind gusts that could surpass 60 kilometers per hour. Accumulated precipitation may reach values between 20 to 40 millimeters, with the potential to exceed these amounts in certain areas.
This same condition applies to Junín, Rivadavia, Valles of Luján de Cuyo, Valles of San Carlos, Valles of Tunuyán, and Valles of Tupungato, but for the afternoon and night hours of this Tuesday.
Persistent Weather Situation
As occurred on Monday, the weather pattern recorded this Tuesday is of a "technical nature", according to Mariano García, a weather expert. This classification is due to the presence of temperature and humidity factors, with no influence from any type of front.
Although the event experienced during the previous 24 hours was exacerbated by an unusually high level of humidity in the province, which typically maintains a dry climate, Tuesday’s conditions are described as "better". In case of any event, it would likely happen on a -reduced scale.
Stay tuned for further updates and always remember to prioritize safety during severe weather events.
