He National Weather Service (SMN) issued orange and yellow warnings from Storms and winds for this Monday, December 15th. The agency, which is dependent on the Ministry of Defense, stated that this will be the case 14 provinces affected by phenomena that can have different levels of intensity throughout the day.
The Orange alert for storms reigns in Santiago del Estero, Tucumansoutheast Chacowest of currentsnorth of Santa Fenorth of Cordovanorth of Rioja and east of Catamarca. In these areas, the agency said strong storms could be recorded, some locally severe, accompanied by frequent electrical activity and occasional hail. Gusts of up to 90 kilometers per hour and abundant water falls in short periods of time. The predicted cumulative precipitation values are between 80 and 110 millimeters, although this may be exceeded at times.
At the same time it is yellow alert from Storms reached Missionsthe center and east of currentsnorth of Between riversthe center of Santa Fethe center of Cordovaeast of Riojathe center of Catamarca, Jumpeast of Jujuythe northwest of Chaco and east of Formosa. Storms of varying intensity are expected in these areas, some locally strong, with frequent electrical activity, occasional hail, gusts of up to 70 kilometers per hour and more abundant rainfall in short periods of time. The estimated cumulative precipitation values are between 30 and 70 millimeters, but can also be exceeded locally.
In addition, the SMN was issued Yellow wind alarm for all East coast of Santa Cruz. In this sector, westerly winds are expected to be between 50 and 70 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching speeds of over 100 kilometers per hour.
Faced with this scenario, the organization released a series of measures Recommendations differentiated according to the type of alarm. For areas with orange alert level Stormsrecommended to follow the advice of local authorities, only go out when necessary and Stay in closed buildings such as houses, schools or public buildings. It also recommended turning off appliances and cutting off power if water enters, closing and staying away from doors and windows, avoiding flood-prone areas and not driving through flooded roads. Furthermore, he suggested Safe items that can be moved by the wind Prepare an emergency kit with drinking water, food, a first aid kit, a battery-operated radio and a flashlight, charge cell phones and have civil defense, fire and police numbers ready.
In the case of the yellow warning for Windsrecommended the SMN Avoid going out Unless absolutely necessary, remove or secure items that can be dragged, such as flower pots, chairs or awnings, and stay away from doors and windows. He also hinted Do not seek shelter under canopies, billboards, trees, or polesand use extreme caution when driving.
For this Monday, the SMN reported that there will be fever in the city of Buenos Aires maximum 27°C and one at least 18°C. A day of stable conditions is expected: in the morning the sky will be mostly cloudy, with a small chance of precipitation, while the rest of the day will remain partly cloudy. According to the extended forecast, a thermal decrease is expected on Tuesday and then a progressive increase towards the end of the week, with values could reach 35 ° C on Friday.
In the Buenos Aires Provincethe maximum temperature will be 26°C and the minimum of 16°C. The day will start mostly cloudy and these conditions will persist for the rest of the day, with wind speeds reaching 22 kilometers per hour in the afternoon. According to the agency, gusts of up to 50 kilometers per hour are expected on Wednesday, while conditions will remain largely stable during the week.
For the rest of the country, the SMN expects maximum temperatures of 27 °C and minimum temperatures of 15 °C Cordova; 23°C and 19°C inside Tucuman; 27°C and 18°C per year Santa Fe; 26°C and 17°C inside Between rivers; 23°C and 18°C Jujuy; and 22°C and 16°C in Jump.
Temperatures of a maximum of 30 °C and a minimum of 22 °C are also expected Missions; 30°C and 18°C Rioja; 30°C and 18°C Santiago del Estero; 24°C and 12°C inside St. Louis; 30°C and 15°C inside Saint John; and 25°C and 13°C in Mendoza. In Patagonia the expected temperatures are between 22°C and 13°C Black River20°C and 12°C in Chubut and 15°C and 6°C in Holy Cross.