At the beginning of 2026, temperatures reflected a significant drop in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) after a series of humid days. With this in mind, this Friday, January 2nd, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) However, he pointed out that the forecast will continue in this direction warned of extreme heat in various parts of the country. In addition, it was exhibited Warnings for storms, strong winds and heavy rain.
According to the report of the agency dependent on the Ministry of Defense the sectors most affected by extreme heat -where the orange notice– will be Between rivers (in Diamante, La Paz, Nogoyá, Paraná and Villaguay), where the temperature will reach 33°C, and Cordova (San Justo, Río Primero, Río Segundo, Tercero Arriba, Juárez Celman and Río Cuarto), where the maximum temperature is 35°C. Regarding this warning, the SMN reported that these phenomena could be “very dangerous,” particularly for high-risk groups, and could have moderate to high health impacts.
In return he published a yellow alert for extreme heatwho will rule Córdoba, Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Santiago del Estero, Mendoza, Río Negro, Neuquén and Chubut. These temperatures can be particularly “dangerous” for risk groups such as boys and girls, people over 65 years of age, with chronic diseases and have mild to moderate effects on health.
In view of the high temperatures, the SMN issued a Series of recommendations to protect the population and avoid a heatstroke:
On the other hand, the Meteorological Service said a Yellow alert for severe weather. As stated, Misiones, Formosa, Salta, Jujuy, Catamarca, Tucumán, La Rioja, Santiago del Estero and Córdoba You are warned. They are mainly accompanied by short-term abundant waterfalls, frequent electrical activity, isolated hail and gusts of around 70 kilometers per hour and accumulated precipitation values between 50 and 70 millimeters.
He also published a Yellow alert for strong winds that will have an impact St. Louiswhere approximate speeds are expected to be between 40 and 50 kilometers per hour, with gusts in excess of 70.
Faced with warnings Storm, the body recommended Avoid going out during moments of peak intensity; don’t take out the trash and clean drains and sinks to facilitate water drainage. He also suggested unplugging appliances and turning off power if water enters homes; close and Stay away from doors and windows; Securing or removing items that may be blown by the wind; and if found outdoors, immediately seek shelter indoors, homes, or enclosed vehicles.
Finally, the SMN also issued one Yellow warning due to heavy rain in the south of Santa Cruzincluding the capital Río Gallegos. In these cases, cumulative precipitation values of between 10 and 15 millimeters are to be expected, which can be exceeded at times. The cumulative maximum values are now expected in the coastal areas.
Given the strong winds, the SMN recommended limiting excursions; Secure pots, chairs, awnings and other items that may move. and close doors and windows and move away from them. In addition, he recommended Do not seek shelter under canopies, billboards, trees, or polesUse extreme caution when driving, especially on routes and in areas subject to strong gusts.
The weather at AMBA
For the second day of the year, the SMN reported that the The temperature in the city of Buenos Aires will be around 23°Csimilar to the last few days. Low temperatures of 17°C and highs of 26°C are expected, skies will be mostly cloudy in the morning and slightly clear in the afternoon, winds from the northeast sector will be at an approximate speed of eight kilometers per hour and humidity will be 60%.
In it A similar forecast is expected in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, although slightly colder, with an average of 21°CMinimum temperature 17°C and maximum temperature 28°C. It will be a windy day at first, with mostly cloudy skies in the morning and partly cloudy in the afternoon. In addition, there is a humidity of 55%.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued the forecast for the rest of the country, where the temperature will range between 23°C and 36°C in the year Cordova22°C and 35°C in Tucuman22°C and 34°C in Santa Fe22°C and 33°C in Between rivers19°C and 30°C in Jujuy19°C and 30°C in Jump23°C and 32°C in Missions25°C and 38°C in Rioja25°C and 37°C in Santiago del Estero22°C and 31°C in St. Louis22°C and 37°C in Saint John22°C and 31°C in Mendoza10°C and 23°C in Black River10°C and 24°C in Chubut and 10°C and 24°C in Holy Cross.
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