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Argentina Issues Yellow Alerts for Storms, Winds, and Heavy Rain on June 20
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Argentina Issues Yellow Alerts for Storms, Winds, and Heavy Rain on June 20

From La Naciรณn · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentina's National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued yellow alerts for storms, strong winds, and heavy rain across several provinces on Saturday, June 20.
  • The Patagonian region, specifically Neuquรฉn, Rรญo Negro, and Chubut, is expected to experience strong westerly winds with gusts up to 90 km/h.
  • Tierra del Fuego will face heavy rainfall, with accumulated precipitation between 15-30 mm, and also strong winds, while Buenos Aires city anticipates cloudy conditions with increasing windiness.

The National Meteorological Service (SMN) of Argentina has issued yellow alerts for severe weather conditions, including storms, strong winds, and heavy rain, affecting multiple provinces on Saturday, June 20. These alerts signal potential risks and temporary disruptions to daily activities.

The Patagonian region is expected to bear the brunt of the strong winds. Neuquรฉn, Rรญo Negro, and Chubut are forecast to experience westerly winds ranging from 35 to 55 kilometers per hour, with gusts potentially reaching up to 90 kilometers per hour. Residents are advised to secure outdoor objects, stay away from windows, and exercise caution while driving.

In Tierra del Fuego, the alert is for heavy rainfall, with accumulated precipitation anticipated between 15 and 30 millimeters. Mixed rain and snow are also possible. This province will also be affected by the strong westerly winds. Meanwhile, Buenos Aires city is predicted to have a mostly cloudy day with temperatures between 6ยฐC and 14ยฐC, experiencing increasing windiness in the afternoon. The forecast for Sunday suggests slightly warmer temperatures and more stable conditions for the capital.

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Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.