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Argentina Issues Multi-Province Storm and Heat Alerts as New Year Nears

Forecasters say the pattern will persist through the week, putting New Year’s outdoor plans at risk.

Overview

  • Argentina’s meteorological service keeps widespread yellow alerts for storms in at least 19 provinces and maintains orange alerts for extreme heat in CABA and for heavy rain in Salta.
  • Storms are expected to deliver brief, intense downpours with frequent lightning, occasional hail, and gusts near 70 km/h, with 20–70 mm of rain in many areas and up to 50–90 mm with gusts to 90 km/h in Salta.
  • CABA and central-western provinces face a heatwave with highs in the mid‑30s °C, prompting health advisories to hydrate, avoid peak sun, and protect vulnerable groups.
  • Mendoza remains under alerts for both heat and storms, with local forecasts signaling very hot conditions through Thursday and repeated late-day storm chances.
  • Authorities note repeated afternoon and evening storm risk through the week across the north and northwest, with additional rain alerts in Tierra del Fuego and safety guidance from provincial agencies such as Córdoba’s police.