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Argentina Under Multi-Province Storm and Heat Alerts as Year Ends

The national weather service warns of short‑period downpours with hail, intense lightning, hazardous gusts, posing risks for New Year travel.

Overview

  • The SMN kept active yellow and orange alerts on Dec. 29 for storms and extreme temperatures affecting at least 19 provinces.
  • CABA remains under an orange heat alert through the morning with highs around 35–36°C forecast into Dec. 30.
  • Salta holds an orange alert for heavy rain with 50–90 mm possible, hail, intense electrical activity and gusts up to about 90 km/h.
  • Yellow storm alerts cover parts of Jujuy, Córdoba, Mendoza, Corrientes, Misiones, Formosa, Santa Fe, Tucumán and others with 20–70 mm of rain and gusts near 70 km/h.
  • Tierra del Fuego faces persistent rain under a yellow alert with roughly 10–20 mm expected as police and civil defense agencies advise precautions and monitoring of updates.