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Argentina Warns of Heat, Storms and Coastal Gales as Spain Prepares for Arctic Blast

Authorities urge precautions for vulnerable groups with further updates expected through the weekend.

Overview

  • Argentina’s meteorological service keeps orange heat alerts active in limited areas, including northwest Mendoza, alongside broader yellow notices for high temperatures elsewhere.
  • Yellow thunderstorm alerts cover 12 Argentine provinces today with frequent lightning, possible hail, localized downpours of 20–60 mm and gusts up to about 70 km/h.
  • The Atlantic coast of Argentina is under a yellow wind alert for sustained southerly to southeasterly winds of 40–65 km/h and open‑area gusts that may exceed 80 km/h, with rougher seas and coastal water level rises.
  • Greater Buenos Aires sees a marked cool‑down with strong breezes and elevated Río de la Plata levels forecast during peak tides, according to official guidance.
  • Spain’s Aemet activates yellow warnings tied to storm Francis and forecasts an Arctic air mass from Sunday that will drop temperatures sharply and bring low‑level snow, with marine and wind alerts in several provinces and islands.