The National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued a red alert for strong storms affecting the provinces of Corrientes and Formosa. The situation, expected to last over 72 hours, is characterized by intense electrical activity, heavy rainfall, and wind gusts potentially reaching 50 km/h.
Extended Duration of the Storm in Corrientes and Formosa
- Corrientes: Storms began on Saturday morning and are expected to continue persistently until Monday night.
- Formosa: Precipitation also started on Saturday. While a slight improvement is anticipated during Sunday afternoon, storms will return on Monday morning and could extend until Tuesday night, the 24th.
The SMN also indicates that the weather events will be accompanied by northwesterly winds and abundant rainfall, with potential accumulations reaching 20 millimeters.
Forecast for Corrientes and Formosa
- March 22nd: Low of 21°C and high of 31°C, with strong storms in the morning and mostly cloudy skies in the afternoon.
- March 23rd: Low of 23°C and high of 31°C, with isolated storms in the morning and strong storms in the afternoon and evening.
- March 24th: Low of 19°C and high of 28°C, with isolated storms in the morning and showers in the afternoon and evening.
- March 25th: Low of 20°C and high of 28°C, with partly cloudy skies.
- March 26th: Low of 22°C and high of 33°C, with partly cloudy skies in the morning and showers in the afternoon and evening.
- March 27th: Low of 24°C and high of 32°C, with partly cloudy skies.
Impact on Buenos Aires
Following intense precipitation and wind gusts on Saturday, rain is expected to return to Buenos Aires on Monday, March 23rd, with isolated showers throughout the day. The remainder of the week is forecast to be more stable, with mostly sunny days and temperatures ranging between 15°C and 25°C.
Safety Recommendations from the SMN
- Avoid outdoor activities.
- Stay informed through official sources.
- Do not shelter near trees or power lines that could fall.
- Do not dispose of trash. Remove objects that could obstruct water drainage.
- To minimize the risk of lightning strikes, avoid beaches, rivers, lakes, and swimming pools.
- Have an emergency kit ready with a flashlight, radio, documents, and a phone.
- Secure items that could be blown away.
- Stay informed by authorities. Have an emergency kit ready with a flashlight, radio, documents, and a phone.
