The AMBA records maximum higher than 30 degrees and rains are expected in the next few days. The SMN issued various alerts and there is a provinces that will rejoice all alarms.
February began and for its first day a hot weather is expected in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires (AMBA), With a maximum of 33 degrees for this Saturday. He National Meteorological Service (SMN) He issued yellow, orange and red alert for high temperatures for 13 provinces.
Climate: Time forecast for AMBA
This Saturday The minimum will be 24 ° and the maximum of up to 33 ° arrived in the afternoon. He Sunday The maximum will reach 35 ° and on Monday will blow north -with bursts of up to 50km/h- which will bring more heat.
Thus the week will begin with records between 26 ° and 37 °, with thermal sensation that will touch the 40 °. It will be a day to prevent outdoor activity and street circulation. Finally, the Tuesday cloudiness and temperature will reach 33 °, waiting for a 40% chaparrons probability in the afternoon.
Meteorological alert by extreme heat: what are the affected provinces
The agency indicated various alerts due to high temperatures for concentrated points in the center of the country. The yellow alert governs for the provinces of Salta, Corrientes, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos, Santiago del Estero, Córdoba, Buenos Aires, La Pampa, San Luis, La Rioja, San Juan and Mendoza (For it it governs orange in a portion of its territory).
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Finally, the red alert is indicated for southern Mendoza and northern Neuquén. According to the SMN, this level can have high to health effects, potentially affecting the entire population, even healthy people.
What to do in an extreme heat event
The agency recommends taking into account some suggestions:
- Increase water consumption. Do not wait to be thirsty to hydrate.
- Do not expose yourself to the sun in excess, or between 10 and 16.
- Pay attention to babies, children and elderly.
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol and very sugary drinks.
- Do not make abundant meals.
- Ingest vegetables and fruits.
- Reduce physical activity.
- Wear light, baggy and clear clothes.
- Protect with a hat, and dark glasses.
- Remain in ventilated or conditioned spaces.
Source: Ambito
