The advance of a cyclone from the Pacific will bring storms and strong winds to several provinces. Extreme weather conditions are expected in the south and center of the country before the end of the year.
He National Weather Service issued a orange alert by storms and strong winds due to a cyclone that advances from the Peaceful. The phenomenon will mainly affect the central area of Argentina and Patagonia, bringing with him severe storms and gusts of wind that could generate risk situations in several provinces of the country. The alert was issued for last monday of the yearand climatic complications are expected that could extend over the next few days.
The meteorologist Matias Bertolotti explained that the cyclone, originated in Chilimoves from the coast of Peaceful towards him Atlanticwhich will cause a significant change in the climatic conditions of Argentina. This phenomenon is expected to intensify the bad weather in the Patagoniawith heavy rains and snowfall in the mountain range, while the rest of the country could face dangerous winds.
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Mariano Fuchila
How the cyclone formed and what consequences it will bring
The cyclone formed in South Pacificgenerating a low pressure system that will seriously affect the south of Chili and part of the Argentinaespecially in the Patagonia. This system will cause heavy rains in several areas, with snowfall in the mountainous sectors of Holy Cross. Furthermore, the strong winds will bring with them an increase in bursts in the next few hours, which could complicate the situation in the northwest Patagoniawhere there is already a history of fires.
Severe weather will move into the this of the country, affecting other provinces and increasing the risk of extreme weather events. It is recommended take precautions before the storms and strong winds that are coming, as the cyclone is still crossing from Chile towards Argentina.
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Which provinces are affected by the yellow alert?
He yellow alert covers several provinces that will be affected by heavy rain and gusts of wind towards the afternoon and evening of today. The most impacted provinces are:
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Saint Louis: Heavy rains are expected and strong gusts of windespecially in the southern sector of the province. This phenomenon could extend over the next 24 to 36 hours. Local authorities have already warned about possible floods in urban and rural areas.
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Mendoza: The storm will be felt in the central area of the province, with precipitation that could generate visibility problems on the routes. They are also predicted gusts of wind that could complicate circulation in mountain areas.
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The Pampa: In this region, the rains and wind will mainly affect the western and central areas, with the possibility of strong storms during the afternoon, causing power outages in some areas.
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Southwest of Buenos Aires: He cyclone will bring with it thunderstorms and intense windsespecially in towns near the Atlantic Ocean. The fall of hail in some locations in the region.
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East of Río Negro: The mountain range area will be the most affected by the cyclone, with heavy rains and snowfall in high areas, which could create dangerous conditions on mountain routes.
Besides, Saint Julian (in Santa Cruz) will register abundant rains and strong gusts of wind due to the proximity of the cyclone, which is moving from Chili towards the province of Santa Cruzwith the potential to continue developing off its coasts.
Source: Ambito
