Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Argentina Issues Yellow Alerts for Cold, Storms and High Winds as Galicia Stays Warm and Clear

Forecasters say Argentina’s chill eases this weekend, a sharp contrast to Galicia’s settled warmth.

Overview

  • The National Meteorological Service (SMN) placed multiple regions of Argentina under yellow alerts for extreme cold, strong winds and storms for Friday.
  • Buenos Aires City is under an extreme‑cold advisory with minimum temperatures near 4°C and a mild to moderate health risk, with AMBA highs forecast to rebound to about 20–21°C by Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Cordilleran areas of La Rioja, Catamarca, Salta and Jujuy face sustained winds near 60–69 km/h with gusts that could exceed 87 km/h.
  • Mendoza reports morning frosts and subzero lows in several localities on Friday, followed by a weekend warmup and a rise toward roughly 24°C early next week.
  • AEMET‑based forecasts show Galicia dry and mostly sunny on Friday, with daytime highs generally ranging from the low 20s to around 26°C depending on the town.