El National Metereological Service keeps one active storm warning in the province of Buenos Aires, with a focus on intense episodes that may include heavy downpours, granizo and electric shocks. The warning focuses on different areas of the Buenos Aires province and is accompanied by gusty winds and relevant rainfall accumulations.
According to the official report, the scenario will be variable, with moments of heavy rain in short periods and significant gusts during the passage of storms. The most affected area is distributed between the on provincial, the western strip and sectors of the center, while models place the greatest accumulations towards the middle of the week.
Affected areas in the province of Buenos Aires
The SMN notice covers large sectors of the southwest of Buenos Aires and part of the nearby Atlantic coast, with potential for heavy showers and hail. Among the areas under surveillance are: Bahía Blanca, Monte Hermoso, Punta Alta, Coronel Dorrego, Coronel Rosales, Coronel Pringles, Puan, Saavedra, Tornquist and Tres Arroyos, in addition to Carmen de Patagones.
To him west and northwest provincial, storms of varying intensity are expected that may be locally strong in General VillegasPehuajó, Trenque Lauquen, Florentino Ameghino and Carlos Tejedor, with a higher probability starting in the afternoon and continuing into the night.
The Buenos Aires center, the warning reaches localities such as Bolívar, Azul, Rauch, Tandil, Carlos Casares, Benito Juárez, Laprida, Olavarria and Henderson, where storm cores with occasional hail.
Local authorities of the area of Bahía Blanca reported an episode of intense storms with accumulated between 25 and 35 mm During the event and significant gusts, a gradual improvement was estimated later in the day, influenced by the evolution of the instability systems.
Expected intensity and associated phenomena
Storms may be accompanied by intense gusts close to the 80 km/h at the most critical moments. In addition, an additional warning is maintained by wind for sectors of the Buenos Aires coast, with speeds north of 35-50 km / h and peaks of up to 75 km/h in the form of streaks.
Expected possible hail and frequent electrical activity, along with periods of heavy rain in a short period of time. This situation is associated with the advance of a cold front already a very humid environment at low levels, a typical spring pattern that favors intense phenomena in short periods.
Schedule: which days can get complicated
On Tuesday Storms will develop from the south-west and surrounding areas, moving toward the western and central parts of the province as the hours progress. Gusts, localized hail, and heavy downpours are expected in the most active areas.
El Wednesday could maintain instability, with isolated showers and occasional storm episodes in parts of central and northern Buenos Aires. The distribution will be uneven, with temporary improvements between bands of rain.
To him Thursdays, the arrival of a new pulse of cold air will reinforce the severe weather, organizing a front of rain and storms more extended over the center of the country that would cover the south, west and center of Buenos Aires. In this section the following are projected: highest accumulated.
Looking ahead to the weekend, time would tend to stabilize In south-central Buenos Aires, with a drop in temperature and partly cloudy skies. The following conditions are not excluded: showers scattered, although with a lower risk than in previous days.
SMN recommendations and safety guidelines
When faced with a warning of this nature, it is advisable to follow the official SMN channels, review the forecast frequently and prepare a emergency backpack with basic items (flashlight, radio, documentation and telephone) in case necessary.
- Not taking out the trash and remove objects that clog the drain.
- Avoid activities outdoors and do not take shelter next to trees or poles.
- To reduce the risk of Ray, do not stay on beaches, rivers, lagoons or swimming pools.
- Stay in closed buildings; if you are on the road, stay inside the vehicle.
- Avoid driving on streets flooded or flooded.
- If there is a possibility of water entering the home, cut off the power in a preventive manner.
- On the coast, secure loose objects before the wind warning.
Planning trips, checking the status of the routes and notifying family members of the journey helps reduce unnecessary exposures During peak road instability. The combination of heavy rain, hail, and wind requires special caution on the road.
With a marked atmospheric dynamism and conditions typical of spring, the province of Buenos Aires faces an episode of hail storms limited to several regions in the south, west and center; there will be strong gusts, 20-50 mm of rain with higher local peaks and recommendation to take extreme precautions until the weather starts to clear to improve progressively
