Uruguay Forecast: Unstable and Windy Conditions Expected for Friday, July 31
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Uruguay is expected to experience an unstable and windy day on Friday, July 31, 2026, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 29°C.
- Isolated storms are possible across various regions, particularly in the northwest and center-south.
- The forecast indicates varying degrees of cloud cover and wind speeds throughout the day, with potential for strong gusts associated with thunderstorms.
Uruguay is bracing for an unstable and windy Friday, July 31, 2026, according to the latest forecast from the Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet). Temperatures are expected to fluctuate between a national minimum of 10°C and a high of 29°C, with conditions varying significantly across different regions.
The northwest region will likely see a cloudy morning with partial clearings, accompanied by northeasterly winds of 30 to 50 km/h and gusts up to 60 km/h. Isolated thunderstorms are also probable. The afternoon and evening will remain windy, with continued cloudiness and scattered rain and storms. Winds will shift from northeast to north, with gusts potentially reaching 60 to 70 km/h, and very strong gusts linked to thunderstorms.
Similar conditions are forecast for other areas. The northeast can expect cloudy skies, fog, and isolated storms in the morning, with winds from the northeast. The southwest anticipates cloudy to overcast skies with rain and storms, and strong northeasterly winds. The center-south will experience abundant cloudiness, rain, and probable thunderstorms, with strong gusts expected. The east and metropolitan area will also face windy conditions with scattered storms, while Punta del Este will see intense northeasterly winds.
Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.