Overview
- An orange alert covers central Buenos Aires province and parts of San Luis, warning of strong to locally severe storms with 50–80 mm of rain, frequent lightning, possible hail and wind gusts exceeding 90 km/h.
- Yellow storm alerts extend to Mendoza, south Córdoba, north La Pampa, south Santa Fe, broader Buenos Aires province and the City of Buenos Aires, with 30–65 mm expected and gusts locally near 70 km/h.
- The City of Buenos Aires faces a defined yellow alert window from 15:00 to 20:59 local time for storms capable of heavy short‑period rainfall, lightning, occasional hail and strong gusts.
- A separate yellow wind alert is active for southern sectors including south Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego, forecasting southwest winds of 40–60 km/h with gusts up to 90 km/h.
- SMN urges those in higher‑risk areas to shelter in buildings, avoid corded phones and electrical appliances, remain inside vehicles if traveling, cut power if water enters homes and secure loose objects in zones under wind alerts.