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Argentina Issues Yellow Storm Alert Across 15 Provinces as Galicia Expects Clear, Dry Sunday

Official forecasts diverge, with storm risk in Argentina versus calm conditions in Galicia.

Overview

  • The National Meteorological Service (SMN) placed 15 Argentine provinces under a yellow alert for Dec. 28, covering areas of Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán, Santiago del Estero, Córdoba, Santa Fe, Chaco, Corrientes, Misiones, Entre Ríos, San Luis, Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja and Catamarca.
  • SMN warns of storms of varying intensity with frequent lightning, occasional hail, gusts near 70 km/h and heavy downpours, with 20–50 mm of rain possible in short periods.
  • For Misiones, the yellow alert runs from 03:00 to 08:59, with forecast rainfall of 20–60 mm that could be exceeded locally and the same hazards expected.
  • Authorities advise avoiding travel during peak intensity, clearing drains, securing loose objects, disconnecting appliances and seeking shelter indoors or in a closed vehicle.
  • By contrast, AEMET-based forecasts published by Faro de Vigo show mostly clear skies, 0% precipitation and daytime temperatures generally around 3–15°C across multiple Pontevedra municipalities, using data updated at 2025-12-27T21:49:06.