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Argentina on High Alert as Cyclogenesis Triggers Fast-Building Storms and Dangerous Winds

Forecasters tie the instability to a rapid surface low developing over central Argentina.

Overview

  • Argentina’s national weather service maintains alerts across roughly 20–21 provinces for rain, thunderstorms and strong winds through Saturday.
  • Orange wind warnings cover parts of Córdoba, La Rioja and San Luis with sustained 50–70 km/h and gusts that could reach 100 km/h.
  • Buenos Aires and its metro area saw storms return from overnight into the morning with gusts near 60–69 km/h and a brief cool spell before improvement on Sunday.
  • Accumulated rainfall of about 20–50 mm is forecast in several regions, and authorities urge standard precautions for wind, flooding and electrical hazards.
  • Catamarca reported a zonda Friday night with rapid warming, very low humidity and power outages, while Spain’s AEMET projects a warm spell in Madrid and high afternoon rain odds in Galicia.