Argentina Issues Orange Alerts for Storms and Extreme Cold on June 1

Argentina's National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued severe weather alerts for Wednesday, June 1, warning of a significant cold front bringing a sharp drop in temperatures across the country. Orange and yellow alerts are in place for storms, strong winds, and snow in various provinces.

The SMN has placed several regions, including Buenos Aires (excluding the southern sector), Entre Ríos, Córdoba, Salta, La Rioja, Catamarca, San Juan, San Luis, Mendoza, La Pampa, Neuquén, Río Negro, and Chubut, under a yellow alert for extreme cold. Temperatures could reach lows of 0 to 3 degrees Celsius, posing potential health risks, especially to children, the elderly, and individuals with chronic illnesses. The SMN advises limiting prolonged outdoor exposure, staying active, maintaining safe heating, avoiding sudden temperature changes, staying hydrated, and refraining from consuming alcohol.

Mendoza is under an orange alert for snowfall, with expectations of persistent snow of varying intensity, potentially reaching 5 to 10 centimeters of accumulation, and possibly more in some areas. Lower elevations might experience mixed rain and snow. Neuquén is under a yellow alert for snow, anticipating 10 to 15 centimeters of accumulation, which could temporarily disrupt daily activities.

Additionally, a yellow alert for strong winds is active for La Pampa, Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja, Catamarca, Salta, and Jujuy. The high mountain areas could experience wind speeds of 60 to 75 kilometers per hour, with gusts up to 100 kilometers per hour, potentially reducing visibility. Meanwhile, Misiones, Corrientes, and Formosa are under a yellow alert for storms, with potential for heavy rainfall, occasional hail, strong gusts, and intense electrical activity, with accumulated rainfall expected between 40 and 70 millimeters.