Overview
- Argentina’s meteorological service placed San Juan under an orange extreme‑heat alert with temperatures rising from about 24°C overnight to roughly 34°C and likely to intensify early in the week.
- The SMN kept parts of Patagonia, including southwest Neuquén, western Río Negro and broad areas of Chubut, under yellow heat alerts for moderate health risk.
- Health authorities in Argentina urged frequent hydration, limited midday sun exposure and special care for children, older adults and people with chronic conditions.
- AEMET reported the cold storm ‘Francis’ bringing very low mountain temperatures in Asturias, including -10.3°C at Vega de Urriellu, with avalanche risk in the Picos de Europa and snow expected from 600–700 meters.
- Municipal forecasts in Galicia for January 5 call for clear starts turning to high afternoon probabilities of rain and thunderstorms with increasing northeast winds, prompting schedule adjustments such as Oviedo’s earlier Epiphany parade.