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

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

The AMBA continues to have a stable climate and registers rising temperatures. For the rest of the country, the SMN issued a yellow alert for storms and high temperatures. Attention for risk groups and those over 65 years of age.

The week in Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) The weather remains stable for this Wednesday and rising temperatures. It is also expected that It would be the second heat wave of the yearaccording to the weather forecast from the National Meteorological Service (SMN): The agency issued an alert for storms and high temperatures for 12 provinces.

Climate: the weather forecast for AMBA

This Wednesday A somewhat cloudy sky is expected until the afternoon, with an increase in temperatures, which will be between 19 and 32 degrees. He Thursday It would have similar conditions, with partly cloudy skies in the early morning and morning and mostly cloudy in the afternoon and evening. The thermal marks will be between 22 and 34 degrees, on one of the hottest days of the week.

For him Friday Precipitation is expected to return, probably in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will be between 24 and 30 degrees. For the weekend, the agency anticipates a Saturday with mostly to partly cloudy skies, with temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees. For him Sunday Partial to somewhat cloudy skies are expected, with a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 28.

Alert for extreme heat and storms: which provinces are affected

A yellow alert is in effect for extreme heat in the provinces of Between Ríos, Buenos Aires, Neuquén, Mendoza, San Luis and Córdoba. This type of alert has a mild to moderate effect on health, according to the SMN system. It implies that “temperatures can be dangerous, especially for risk groups, such as boys and girls, people over 65 years of age, with chronic diseases.”

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High temperatures can be dangerous

High temperatures can be dangerous “for risk groups, such as boys and girls, people over 65 years of age, with chronic diseases.”

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On the other hand, the same storm alert also applies in the northern regions of the country: Salta, Jujuy, Tucumán, Santiago del Estero, Chaco and Formosa. According to the SMN report, “the area will be affected by storms, some locally strong. They will be accompanied by gusts, hail, strong electrical activity and abundant falls of water in short periods“. Accumulated precipitation between 15 and 40 mm is expected.

SMN recommendations in the face of extreme temperatures

The recommendations for this type of events are indicated by the Ministry of Health.

  • 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.
  • Remember that there is no pharmacological treatment for heat stroke and only the classic methods, mentioned above, can prevent and counteract it.

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