The National Weather Service maintains a Warning for severe storms and possible hail This event encompasses the entire province of Buenos Aires and the Metropolitan Area (CABA and surrounding suburbs). It is an episode of adverse weather with the potential to cause flooding, service disruptions, and traffic problems.
According to forecasts, a cold front advancing from south to north Active widespread instability with marked temperature changes. This pattern, described by Meteored, is associated with atmospheric dynamics typical of phases of The budding Girlwith recurring pulses of rain and irregular distribution of precipitation.
Scope of the alert in Buenos Aires
The province is under yellow level due to storms in large areas, while some areas are experiencing Orange alert due to hazardous phenomena. These events may include abundant water in a short timefrequent electrical discharges, intense gusts and localized hail, with risk of damage and temporary interruptions of activities.
Localities under surveillance
Among the areas that could be affected are Tandil, General Lamadrid, Las Flores, Saladillo, 9 de Julio, Olavarría, Pehuajó, Carlos Tejedor, General Pinto, General Villegas and Guaminí...as well as other cities in the interior of Buenos Aires province. Surveillance and activity are also reported in Ayacucho, Castelli, Dolores, General Guido, General Lavalle, Maipú, Pila, Rauch, Tordilloand in the northern part of the province: Reefs, Pergamino, Rojas and Salto.
- Bahía Blanca, Sierra de la Ventana, Monte Hermoso, Necochea, General Villegas, Pehuajó and Trenque Lauquen.
- In the center and east: Olavarría, Las Flores, Maipú, Castelli and General Lavalle.
In previous days, the following were recorded Storms with flooded streets, fallen trees, and power outages in towns like Urdampilleta (Bolívar) and Daireaux, demonstrating the severity of the episode when storms become organized.
What to expect in Buenos Aires City and the surrounding metropolitan area
For the City of Buenos Aires, periods of intermittent rainfall with a medium-high probability during the afternoon and evening, maximum temperatures close to 25 ° C and prevailing northerly winds. Instability may occur. persist with downpours even after sunset.
After a brief respite midweek, with temperature drop and variable cloudinessThe return of humid air from the north is likely. This influx will favor the storm reactivation in the central region, so it is advisable to stay tuned to official announcements.
Weekly trends in the country
The focus of precipitation will tend to shift towards the west and northwest of the national territory, with prominent events in sectors of San Juan, Mendoza, La Rioja and western CórdobaLater, the system could move northeast, bringing rain and thunderstorms over Chaco, Santiago del Estero, Formosa, Corrientes and Misiones.
Meteorologists predict a week very dynamicAccording recent studies and forecasts on hailwith alternating periods of heat and cool spells, and irregular rainfall accumulationsIn Buenos Aires, they are not ruled out. strong gusts and isolated hailstorms in intense convective cells, therefore continuous monitoring of the prognosis is recommended.
Recommendations from the National Meteorological Service (SMN) in response to the alert
Given this scenario, the authorities advise extreme caution and adopt simple measures that reduce risks while the storm episode lasts.
- Avoid outdoor activities and not to take shelter under trees or poles.
- Don't take out the trashRemove objects that obstruct water drainage.
- Keep away from rivers, lagoons and the coast during thunderstorms.
- Be alert to the possible hail fall already intense gusts.
- Follow the warnings of the National Meteorological Service and have a emergency backpack (flashlight, radio, documents and telephone).
With a cold front activating short-lived but intense stormsWith likely episodes of hail and gusts, Buenos Aires faces an unstable phase that will alternate brief improvements with new humid pulses; it is advisable to plan journeys, check drains and frequently consult the SMN warnings to act with a margin.
