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Argentina Issues Orange Storm Alerts for Buenos Aires as Weekend System Peaks

SMN guidance points to severe storms through Sunday with conditions expected to improve from Monday.

Overview

  • The national weather service kept orange alerts in place on Saturday for the City and Province of Buenos Aires, extending to parts of Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, Córdoba and La Pampa.
  • Heavy rain, small hail and frequent lightning struck multiple AMBA neighborhoods on Friday, with brief midday improvements before renewed instability.
  • Forecast guidance indicates 40–80 mm of rain in higher‑risk zones with locally higher amounts, alongside lightning, hail and wind gusts that could reach 70–90 km/h.
  • Sunday remains unstable with strong southerly winds, including additional yellow alerts for rain and wind in coastal districts such as Mar del Plata.
  • Authorities urged people to limit travel, secure loose objects and follow official updates, with a progressive weather improvement expected from Monday.