Overview
- Argentina’s national weather service posted yellow alerts for storms across Jujuy, Misiones, Corrientes and parts of Formosa, Chaco, Santa Fe and Salta, with expected rainfall totals of 40–80 mm and gusts up to 90 km/h.
- The agency also issued wind alerts for Chubut, San Luis, Córdoba, La Rioja and San Juan, forecasting sustained winds of 35–50 km/h and gusts that could reach 80 km/h.
- In the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, the SMN projects the return of rain and thunderstorms between Oct. 16 and 17 with localized accumulations of 20–40 mm.
- Safety guidance from the SMN includes avoiding outdoor activities, securing loose objects, monitoring official updates and keeping an emergency kit ready.
- Across Galicia on Oct. 16, AEMET-based local forecasts highlight morning fog and reduced visibility followed by mild conditions in the mid‑20s Celsius with a 0% chance of rain.