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Inumet and Bidegain Announce Weather Shift: How the Warm Front Will Affect Uruguay This Long Weekend

Inumet and Bidegain Announce Weather Shift: How the Warm Front Will Affect Uruguay This Long Weekend

From El País · (6m ago) Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Uruguay is experiencing cool autumn weather, with temperatures dropping below 10°C at night and around 20°C during the day.
  • A warm front is expected to pass through the country on Friday, May 1st, bringing potential rain and a subsequent drop in temperature.
  • Meteorologists predict heavier rainfall in the north, while Montevideo may see minimal precipitation, followed by clearer skies and cooler temperatures over the weekend.

As Uruguay heads into a long weekend, the national meteorological institutes, Inumet and private forecaster Mario Bidegain, are providing a nuanced outlook on the changing weather. El País reports on the transition from a mild autumn to a period influenced by a warm front. While the country has enjoyed pleasant, cool autumnal days, the upcoming Friday, May 1st, is marked for a shift. Bidegain's forecast, which often provides a more localized perspective, highlights that the north of Uruguay will likely bear the brunt of the rainfall, potentially experiencing significant precipitation. In contrast, the capital, Montevideo, is expected to see only isolated showers, if any. This distinction is important for residents across the country, as the impact of the weather system will vary. Following this front, a cooler, clearer weekend is anticipated, though not yet indicative of harsh winter conditions. This detailed breakdown allows Uruguayans to plan their long weekend, understanding the localized nature of the weather changes and the gradual cooling trend.

las temperaturas van a seguir en el mismo tenor, con "máximas entre 21° y 22° y mínimas en torno a 12° o 13° grados" en Montevideo.

— Mario BidegainDescribing the expected temperatures for Wednesday and Thursday.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.