Argentina issues yellow alert for strong winds in southern provinces
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Argentina's National Meteorological Service issued a yellow alert for winds on Monday, June 29.
- The alert affects southern Chubut and Tierra del Fuego, with winds expected between 40-60 km/h and gusts up to 90 km/h.
- The service advises precautions such as securing objects and avoiding unnecessary travel.
Argentina's National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued a yellow alert for strong winds affecting the southern regions of Chubut and Tierra del Fuego, Antรกrtida e Islas del Atlรกntico Sur. The alert, in effect for Monday, June 29, signals potential for "meteorological phenomena with the capacity for damage and risk of momentary interruption of daily activities."
The affected areas will experience winds from the west, ranging from 40 to 60 kilometers per hour, with gusts potentially reaching 90 kilometers per hour. The SMN recommends that residents take precautions, including securing outdoor objects that could be blown away, closing windows and doors, and exercising extreme caution when driving.
Meanwhile, the weather in Buenos Aires is expected to be partly cloudy with temperatures between 5ยฐC and 14ยฐC. Winds in the capital are forecast to be up to 22 kilometers per hour. Similar conditions are anticipated for the province of Buenos Aires, with temperatures ranging from 2ยฐC to 13ยฐC. The forecast for the rest of the week in both the city and province suggests stable weather patterns.
Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.