The penultimate week of the year was characterized by temperatures that, however, broke through the 30 degree mark National Meteorological Service (SMN) warned that this Saturday would be the most dangerous day for the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA). As a result, they issued a warning for extreme heat Yellow level.
As stated in the forecast, the warning will include: Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA)He Suburbs of Buenos Aires and extends to the games of Cañuelas, Brandsen, San Vicente, Marcos Paz, Suipacha, Mercedes, Luján, San Andrés de Giles, Exaltación de la Cruz, San Antonio de Areco, Zárate and Campana.
In this sense, the agency stated that maximum temperatures of up to 34 degrees and minimum temperatures close to 25 degrees are expected. However, the greater the distance from the federal capital, the greater the deviations of one or two degrees can occur.
Actually for this day a high humidityclose by 69%and the possibility of showers at different times of the day. Greater intensity storms could occur in cities in the north of the province.
For this reason, the SMN authorities recalled that the yellow warning would mean that the heat could have mild to moderate effects on the health of the population. Especially in Children, people over 65 and people with chronic illnesseswho are considered at risk in this situation.
They recommended this to the population Increase fluid intake and avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.this is usually the time zone in which the temperature peaks are reached, and pay special attention to babies and older adults.
Likewise, health authorities insisted on the need to opt for it light meals rich in fruits and vegetablesreduce intense physical activity and usage light, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Staying in ventilated or air-conditioned rooms was also recommended.
Among the recommendations disseminated by the SMN is the importance of Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink waterAvoid consuming alcoholic and sugary drinks and protect yourself with a hat and dark glasses. In addition, it is recommended to pay special attention to the symptoms of heat stroke, such as: Headache, nausea, muscle weakness and confusion.
At the same time, the SMN will keep several weather warnings active in different regions of the country. One of them will be included large parts of central and northern Argentina, This remains under storm alert. Likewise in Patagonia will have to expect intensive warnings Winds.
In the case of Yellow alert for severe weatherthis will cover that north of Buenos Aires, Cordova, Santa Fe, Between rivers, currents, Santiago del Estero, St. Louis, Mendoza, Saint John, Rioja, Catamarca, Jujuy And Jump.
For this reason, heavy rainfall, electrical activity and occasional hail are expected in these provinces. In addition, they warned that the phenomena could lead to significant accumulations of water in the short term and called on the population to inform themselves through official channels.
However, the national authority extended the Orange alert for storms to the area of Tucumanthe eastern sector of Catamarcawest of Santiago del Estero and in the north Between rivers. In these areas Storms of greater intensity with squalls, hail of varying sizes and locally heavy rainfall are expected..
As for the winds, that South Santa Cruz will remain low Orange strong wind alertat sustained speeds that can exceed that 70 km/h and stronger gusts in exposed sectors. For this reason, they recommended limiting outdoor activities and securing items that can move in the wind.
The northwest sector, for its part Holy Cross and southeast of Chubut will be under Yellow wind alarmwith minor recordings, but which can also lead to complications in road traffic and power supply.
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