Uruguay braces for unstable weather with rain and thunderstorms

Uruguayans can expect a day of unstable weather on Monday, August 17, 2026, according to the Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet). The forecast indicates abundant cloud cover across much of the country, with a noticeable drop in temperatures, particularly in the southern and eastern areas. National temperature ranges are predicted to fluctuate between a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 27°C.

The northwest region is set for a morning of overcast skies, fog, and potential rain and thunderstorms. Winds will blow from the east at 10-30 km/h, with gusts up to 40 km/h, potentially intensifying with storms. The afternoon and evening are expected to remain cloudy with persistent rain and thunderstorms, as winds shift to the east and southeast, reaching 10-40 km/h and gusting up to 50 km/h during storm activity. Temperatures will range from a low of 13°C to a high of 27°C.

Similar conditions are forecast for the northeast, with morning clouds, fog, rain, and thunderstorms. East winds will prevail, gusting strongly during storms. The afternoon and evening will continue with cloud cover, fog, rain, and thunderstorms, as winds from the east and southeast increase to 20-40 km/h, with gusts up to 50 km/h. The high temperature will be around 25°C, with a low of 13°C.

The southwest and center-south regions will also experience cloudy to overcast conditions with fog, rain, and thunderstorms. Southeast winds are expected to be between 20-40 km/h, with gusts reaching 50 km/h, especially in coastal areas of the southwest. These regions will see highs of 15°C and 14°C, respectively, with lows around 10°C and 9°C. The eastern region anticipates similar weather, with overcast skies, fog, rain, and thunderstorms, and southeast winds reaching 50 km/h, with temperatures ranging from a low of 9°C to a high of 15°C.