After the heavy rains that hit the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) this Tuesday, they caused severe flooding and were repeated to a lesser extent this Wednesday National Meteorological Service (SMN) pointed out Thursday, December 25th No adverse conditions are expected in the area. However, a number of orange and yellow warnings for storms and strong winds were issued for various parts of the country.
According to the report by the Ministry of Defense dependent agency, the Areas most affected by storms – where the orange warning will apply – will be Formosa, Corrientes, Salta, Santiago del Estero, Santa Fe, Córdoba, Tucumán, La Rioja and Chaco, where “dangerous meteorological phenomena for society, life, property and the environment” are expected.
In these cases, the SMN warned that the storms will be accompanied by frequent electrical activity, occasional hail, gusts exceeding 90 kilometers per hour and short-term strong waterfalls. In addition, cumulative precipitation values between 80 and 150 millimeters are expected.
In this sense, it will govern the remaining territories of La Rioja, Catamarca, Corrientes, Córdoba and Salta, as well as Misiones and Jujuy a yellow alert for severe weather, This is accompanied by frequent electrical activity, occasional hail and short-term strong waterfalls. Accumulated precipitation values between 30 and 60 millimeters are expected and storms can reach gusts of up to 80 kilometers per hour.
In Patagonia, however, the Meteorological Service has issued a yellow warning for strong winds in the south of Santa Cruz, where the area is expected to be affected by winds from the western sector with speeds between 45 and 55 kilometers per hour and gusts of over 90.
Given this scenario, the SMN released a series of Recommendations. For areas with orange alert level StormIt is recommended to follow the instructions of local authorities and remain calm, only leave the house if absolutely necessary and stay in closed buildings such as residential buildings or public buildings. He also recommended unplugging appliances and turning off the power if water gets in, closing doors and windows and staying away from them. Avoid flood-prone areas and do not drive through flooded roads.
He also suggested removing or securing items that could be moved by the wind, preparing an emergency kit with drinking water, food, first aid kit, battery-operated radio and flashlight, charging cell phones in advance and arranging emergency calls for civil protection, fire and police.
Weather at AMBA
The SMN reported that the The temperature in the city of Buenos Aires will be around 24°Csimilar to the last few days. Low temperatures of 18°C and highs of 30°C are expected, skies will be mostly cloudy throughout the day, winds from the southern sector will have speeds of around eight kilometers per hour and humidity will be 48%.
In it A similar forecast is expected in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, although slightly colder, with an average of 23°CMinimum 18°C and maximum 29°C. At first it will be a windy day with partly cloudy skies and humidity at 50%.
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