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Argentina Issues Orange and Yellow Storm Alerts Across Dozen Provinces as Heat Eases in Buenos Aires

The most severe warnings concentrate in Mendoza, Córdoba, La Rioja, San Luis and San Juan, with forecasts of 40–70 mm downpours, hail risk, and gusts approaching 90 km/h.

Overview

  • SMN maintains orange alerts for parts of Cuyo and Córdoba provinces while surrounding regions remain under yellow alerts for strong storms.
  • Official forecasts highlight short‑duration heavy rain, frequent lightning, possible hail, and damaging winds, with some areas expecting 20–60 mm and locally higher totals.
  • Regional updates in Córdoba cite 50–80 mm of accumulation with reduced visibility, slippery roads, and the chance of rapid rises in mountain rivers.
  • Buenos Aires metro sees a break from the heat, with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures near 18–27 °C across Sunday and continued moderate readings on the holiday Monday.
  • Local authorities urged standard precautions and some outdoor events were adjusted, including Mendoza’s Godoy Cruz Beer Festival, which lifted its show lineup as a preventive measure.