Uruguay weather alert updated for heavy rain, strong winds

Uruguay's weather institute, Inumet, has issued an updated alert for heavy rainfall and strong storms, warning of significant precipitation and the arrival of strong winds. The alert, initially issued earlier in the week, has been revised to include new details about a deepening low-pressure system affecting the country from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

Inumet forecasts precipitation totals between 40-80 mm, with potential for strong wind gusts, hail, and intense electrical activity in storm-affected areas. The most impacted regions are expected to be the north, center, and east of the country.

Adding to the weather concerns, a polar air mass is set to move into Uruguay starting Friday. This cold front, driven by winds shifting to the south and southwest, will cause a noticeable drop in temperatures. Daily highs are predicted to be between 11°C and 12°C from Friday to Sunday, which is below the seasonal average. Minimum temperatures are expected to be particularly low over the weekend and into early next week, ranging from 4°C to 5°C in Montevideo and near 0°C in the country's interior.