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Argentina Under Orange and Yellow Alerts as Severe Storms Target Northeast

SMN warns of short‑period downpours, hail risk, damaging gusts in the northeast, with a southerly shift bringing drier air early next week.

Overview

  • Orange alerts focus on Santa Fe, Entre Ríos and Corrientes, with parts of Chaco, Formosa, Misiones and Córdoba included for severe storm risk.
  • AMBA and multiple provinces are under yellow alerts mainly for strong southerly winds, with expected gusts of roughly 60–75 km/h and only isolated showers.
  • Overnight storms moved through Buenos Aires; Sunday features cooler, windy conditions with limited additional rain and gradual improvement later in the day.
  • Hazards include short‑period heavy rain, frequent lightning, hail and localized wind gusts that may exceed 90 km/h, with rainfall totals around 30–70 mm and higher in spots.
  • Authorities circulated safety guidance and local hotlines, as forecasts indicate the system shifts east and conditions stabilize broadly from Monday into Tuesday.