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Argentina Issues Orange Wind Alerts as Weekend Storms Target Central Regions

Official forecasts highlight a regional split, with Peru’s Amazon under a late‑season friaje and Galicia staying dry.

Overview

  • Argentina’s meteorological service placed Chubut and Santa Cruz under orange alerts for westerly wind gusts up to 120 km/h, with yellow wind advisories nearby plus snow risk in Santa Cruz and rain in parts of Chubut.
  • Central Argentina, including AMBA, La Plata, Rosario and Santa Fe, is experiencing springlike warmth midweek with highs around 25–29°C under mostly clear skies.
  • Rains and thunderstorms are forecast to return over the weekend (Oct 11–12), with projections of 50–100 mm and isolated peaks near 130 mm in western Buenos Aires province and a notable temperature drop on Sunday.
  • The national weather service advises securing loose items, avoiding outdoor activities during high winds, following official updates, and seeking safe shelter when necessary.
  • Peru’s Senamhi reports the 23rd friaje bringing moderate to heavy rainforest rainfall and gusts up to about 45 km/h through Oct 9, while AEMET‑based forecasts keep Galicia mostly cloudy but dry with pleasant highs.