Argentina Issues Weather Alerts for Winds, Storms, and Rain
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Argentina's National Meteorological Service has issued orange and yellow alerts for winds, storms, and rain across 11 provinces for Sunday, April 26.
- Orange alerts for strong winds are in effect for southern Buenos Aires province, with gusts potentially exceeding 100 km/h.
- Yellow alerts cover a wider area for winds, storms, and heavy rainfall, with authorities recommending safety precautions.
Argentina is bracing for a significant weather event this Sunday, April 26, as the National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued a series of orange and yellow alerts across 11 provinces. This alert system, managed by the Ministry of Defense, signals potentially dangerous conditions, including strong winds, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall, which are expected to bring a noticeable drop in temperature, particularly in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA).
El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) emitió una serie de alertas de nivel naranja y amarillo por vientos, tormentas y lluvias para este domingo 26 de abril.
The most severe warning, an orange alert for winds, is concentrated in the southern part of Buenos Aires province. Here, residents can expect sustained winds between 50 and 70 kilometers per hour, with gusts that could surpass 100 km/h. This poses a significant risk, prompting authorities to advise against unnecessary travel and urge citizens to secure outdoor objects that could be blown away.
El área será afectada por fuertes vientos del sudoeste, con velocidades entre 50 y 70 kilómetros por hora y ráfagas que pueden superar los 100.
Complementing the orange alert, a yellow alert for winds is in effect for a broader region, encompassing the city of Buenos Aires, northern Buenos Aires province, parts of Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Córdoba, San Luis, Mendoza, La Pampa, Río Negro, and northeastern Chubut. While less intense than the orange alert, these winds, with speeds of 40-50 km/h and gusts up to 90 km/h, still require caution.
En estas zonas se esperan vientos del oeste y sudoeste con velocidades entre 40 y 50 kilómetros por hora, con ráfagas que pueden alcanzar los 90.
Beyond the wind, the SMN has also issued yellow alerts for thunderstorms in northern Misiones, warning of potential hail, intense short-term rainfall, frequent lightning, and gusts up to 70 km/h. Additionally, yellow alerts for heavy rain are in place for the eastern coast of Buenos Aires province, Río Negro, and northeastern Chubut, with accumulated rainfall expected to reach between 30 and 60 millimeters. The SMN has provided detailed recommendations for each alert level, emphasizing safety measures such as avoiding outdoor activities, clearing drains, and disconnecting electrical appliances during storms.
Podrán estar acompañadas por caída de granizo, abundantes lluvias en cortos períodos, actividad eléctrica frecuente y ráfagas de hasta 70 kilómetros por hora, con valores de precipitación acumulada entre 30 y 60 milímetros, que pueden ser superados en forma localizada.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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