Overview

• The SMN issued yellow alerts covering the Buenos Aires metro area and several central and northern provinces ahead of Tuesday’s peak activity.
• Forecast models project 50–70 mm of additional rain within 24–48 hours, with localized totals exceeding 70 mm in some districts.
• Wind gusts could reach up to 70 km/h in Buenos Aires Province and similar speeds elsewhere, elevating the risk of property and infrastructure damage.
• Meteorologists flag the 48-hour precipitation as unusually high for August, which may overwhelm urban drainage and spark flood warnings.
• SMN advises residents to secure outdoor items, clear drainage channels, avoid sheltering near trees or open water, and prepare emergency kits.