Meteorological alert for strong storms, hail and heat wave: which provinces are affected and how the weather will continue in the AMBA

Firstly, the weather will remain pleasant and with good prospects for the next few days, on the eve of Three Wise Men, in the AMBA. While in the interior, several areas will be affected by heavy rains, with precipitation with large falls of water, hail and the arrival of a heat front with high temperatures.

Climate: the weather forecast for AMBA

At AMBA the good weather and heat will continue, at least during the closing of the first weekend of the year. He SMN Service reported that for this Sunday, January 5 A day with mostly cloudy skies is expected throughout the day. Regarding temperatures, Marks of between 17 degrees minimum and 27 maximum are expected.

For him Mondaythere is a forecast of a day with mostly cloudy skies in the early morning, and then partially cloudy in the rest of the week; with a minimum of 19 degrees and a maximum of 28.

He TuesdayMeanwhile, it is expected to have mostly cloudy skies throughout the day, accompanied by marks between 20 and 30 degrees.

Weather alert for strong storms, rain and hail: which provinces are affected

Through its early warning system, The SMN predicted that the rains will affect a large part of Mendoza, sectors of Catamarca, Salta and Tucumán and all of Jujuy. In those regions, where a yellow alert is in effect, “possible meteorological phenomena with the potential for damage and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities” will be recorded.

In the center and part of the north of Jumpstorms are expected during the afternoon and evening; while Jujuy It will be affected entirely in the same time range.

The area will be affected by storms, some locally strong or severe. These may be accompanied by abundant rain in short periods, intense gusts, hail and strong electrical activity. Accumulated precipitation values ​​are planned between 20 and 40 mmwhich can be overcome in a timely manner.

In Mendozathe water will fall with intensity in Malargüe, San Rafael, General Alvear, Las Heras, La Paz – Lavalle – San Martín – Santa Rosa, Junín, Rivadavia, Luján de Cuyo, San Carlos, Tunuyán and Tupungato. The areas in question, notes the SMN, will be affected “by storms, some locally strong or severe, which may be accompanied by abundant rain in short periods, intense gusts, hail and strong electrical activity.” Besides, “Accumulated precipitation values ​​between 20 and 40 millimeters are expected, which may be exceeded from time to time.”.

The same situation is expected in Catamarca territory. There, the storm will fall on Tinogasta, Antofagasta de la Sierra, Belén, San Carlos, Santa María, Andalgalá and Pomán, and will also reach the city of Tafí del Valle, in Tucumán. The same scenario will occur in the Salta valleys of Cachi, Cafayate and Lerma, as well as all the regions of Jujuy.

SMN recommendations for yellow alert for storms and hail

• Stay in closed constructions such as houses, schools or buildings.
• Stay away from electrical appliances and avoid using corded phones.
• If traveling, stay inside the vehicle. Cars offer excellent protection.
• Avoid driving on flooded or affected streets.
• If there is a risk of water entering the house, turn off the power supply.
• If you are affected by this phenomenon, contact local emergency agencies.
• Always have an emergency backpack ready with a flashlight, radio, documents and telephone.

Yellow alert in several provinces due to heat and extreme temperatures

In turn, the SMN issued a series of special alerts for extreme temperatures that will greatly exceed 30 degrees. In this way, in Chubut An orange warning is in effect due to weather with thermals that can be “very dangerous, especially for risk groups”; and in the south of Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Corrientes, Santiago del Estero, Córdoba, San Luis, La Rioja, San Juan, Mendoza, Neuquén, La Pampa and Río Negro there is a yellow alert which may cause a mild to moderate health effect.

In the case of this type of event, the population is recommended:

• Increase water consumption without waiting to be thirsty to maintain adequate hydration.
• Do not expose yourself to the sun excessively, not even in the middle of the day (between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.).
• Pay attention to babies, boys and girls and the elderly.
• Avoid caffeinated, alcoholic or very sugary drinks.
• Avoid very abundant meals.
• Eat vegetables and fruits.
• Reduce physical activity.
• Wear light, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing; hat, dark glasses.
• Stay in ventilated or conditioned spaces.