Headline: Widespread ‘Yellow Alert’ for Storms: Eight Argentine Provinces brace for Heavy Rains and Gusty Winds
Subhead: Strong storms expected across Jujuy, Salta, Mendoza, San Luis, La Pampa, Río Negro, Chubut, and Santa Cruz; SMN advises precautionary measures
Across eight Argentine provinces, a ‘Yellow Alert’ has been issued for storms on Saturday, January 4, 2025, by the National Meteorological Service (SMN). The affected provinces include Jujuy, Salta, Mendoza, San Luis, La Pampa, Río Negro, Chubut, and Santa Cruz. This alert indicates potential weather phenomena that could cause disruption to daily activities.
Isolated storms of varying intensity could bring heavy rain in short periods, intense lightning, gusts over 60 km/h, and occasional hail. Precipitation accumulations could reach 15 to 40 mm, with local maxima possible.
Morning Storms (Saturday):
- Jujuy: Entire province
- Salta: Northern regions
Afternoon Storms (Saturday):
- Jujuy: Entire province
- Salta: Western regions
- Mendoza: East-central regions
- San Luis: Southern regions
- La Pampa: Eastern and central regions
- Río Negro: Western, central, and eastern regions
- Chubut: Central and eastern regions
- Santa Cruz: Northeastern regions
Evening Storms (Saturday):
- Salta: Western regions
- Mendoza: East-central regions
- San Luis: Southern regions
- La Pampa: Eastern, central, and southern regions
- Río Negro: Central and eastern regions
- Chubut: Eastern regions
The SMN urges residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions:
- Avoid discarding waste and remove objects blocking water drainage.
- Refrain from outdoor activities.
- Steer clear of trees and electrical posts that could topple over.
- Minimize the risk of being struck by lightning; avoid beaches, rivers, lakes, and swimming pools.
- Be prepared for possible hail storms.
- Stay informed through official channels and maintain an emergency kit with a flashlight, radio, documents, and a mobile phone.
For detailed weather updates, visit Clima Today in CABA.
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