After a month start with high temperatures Due to the heat wave which began in January, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) He issued red, orange and yellow alerts for this Sunday, February 2since temperatures are expected above 35 degrees. Besides, rains, intense storms and strong winds in Buenos Aires, La Pampa, Tierra del Fuego, Chubut and Santa Cruz are anticipated.
Climate: Red alert governs by extreme heat wave in several areas of the country
According to the agency under the Ministry of Defense, the regions most affected by extreme heat, with red alert, will be Mendoza, where temperatures will range between 24 ° C and 38 ° C, and northwest of Neuquén, with minimums of 14 ° C and maximum of 29 ° C, reaching an average of 20.4 ° C. The SMN warned that these climatic conditions are “very dangerous” and can impact the health of all peopleeven those without previous risk factors.
The notice of orange alert will be applied in different areas of the country, including sectors of Buenos Aires, such as Carmen de Patagones, Colonel Suárez, América and Florentino Ameghino, where an average temperature of 25.5 ° C is expected. It will also affect Córdoba, in the area of Río Cuarto and its surroundings (23.4 ° C); San Luis, including the provincial capital (25.2 ° C); and San Juan, where temperatures are expected up to 32.4 ° C. ANDThis alert level indicates very dangerous climatic conditions, especially for people in risk groups.
In addition, Several regions of the center and north of the country will be low yellow alert by extreme heat. In the city of Buenos Aires, for example, An average temperature of 26.6 ° C is forecast, with a minimum of 25 ° C and maximum of 35 ° C. Moisture will reach 61% and winds will blow at 3 km/h from the northwest. According to the SMN, the day will begin with a slightly cloudy sky, clearing towards the afternoon.
Besides, Other Buenos Aires locations will suffer higher temperatures of the usual ones. This is the case of Benito Juárez, Laprida, General to Madrid, Olavarría, Azul, Rauch, Tapalqué, General Alvear, Las Flores, Saladillo, Roque Pérez, Lobos, Navarro, General Belgrano, Ranchos, San Miguel del Monte, Colonel Brandsen and President Perón; In addition to amba areas, such as Ezeiza, Almirante Brown, La Matanza, Merlo, Lomas de Zamora, Florencio Varela, Quilmes, Avellaneda, Lanús and Esteban Echeverría.
Other provinces Included in the alert are Entre Ríos (24.6 ° C), Santa Fe (23.4 ° C), northern Córdoba and San Juan, La Rioja (29.2 ° C), Catamarca (30.3 ° C), Tucumán (26.3 ° C) , Santiago del Estero (27.2 ° C), Chaco (24.6 ° C), Salta (21.2 ° C), Formosa (24.9 ° C), Corrientes (25.7 ° C) and Misiones (26.7 ° C).
Recommendations for extreme alert
Given these climatic conditions, the SMN recommended to follow a series of measures to protect from extreme heat:
- Stay well hydrated, increasing water intake without waiting to feel thirst.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, especially between 10 and 16.
- Pay special attention to babies, boys, girls and elderly.
- Reduce the consumption of drinks with caffeine, alcohol or high sugar content.
- Opt for light meals, prioritizing the consumption of fruits and vegetables.
- Limit intense physical activity.
- Dress lightweight clothes, baggy and light colors, in addition to wearing a hat and sun glasses.
- Remain in ventilated or air conditioning.
It also governs alert for storms, rains and strong winds
The National Meteorological Service alert system also reported that the Southwest of Buenos Aires, as well as the center and east of La Pampa, will be under yellow warning for isolated storms Accompanied by abundant water drop in short periods, bursts, hail fall and strong electrical activity. Likewise, “possible meteorological phenomena with the capacity to damage and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities”, with accumulated precipitation values of between 20 and 35 millimeters.
Source: Ambito
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