Overview
- The national weather service placed yellow alerts for storms over Tucumán, Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan, San Luis and Mendoza, with orange alerts limited to parts of San Juan and La Rioja.
- Forecasters warn of heavy rain, frequent lightning, hail and strong gusts, with typical rainfall totals of 20–40 mm under yellow alerts and 40–70 mm under orange alerts.
- The SMN reports a warm air mass advancing across central and northern Argentina, pushing temperatures higher and prompting guidance on hydration, light clothing and sun protection.
- In Mendoza, the yellow alert covers Gran Mendoza and several departments including Lavalle, San Martín, Rivadavia, Junín, Santa Rosa, San Carlos, Tunuyán and Tupungato, with a risk of hail and mountain precipitation.
- Conditions vary by locality: Córdoba agencies caution drivers as isolated storms are possible later Saturday, while Santa Fe expects a stable, rain‑free day with highs in the mid‑30s Celsius.