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Egg-Sized Hail Blankets Bulnes as Violent Storm Knocks Out Power

A post‑heatwave cold front triggered severe storms with active national weather alerts.

Overview

  • Bulnes mayor Rubén Máspero said hailstones comparable to an egg covered streets and patios within minutes.
  • Authorities reported widespread power outages in the town with limited material damage and no injuries.
  • Máspero noted the hail was not accompanied by strong winds, which helped prevent more serious damage.
  • The National Meteorological Service kept orange and yellow alerts for southern Córdoba with potential gusts of 85–100 km/h.
  • Storms also hit other towns in the Río Cuarto department and parts of Buenos Aires and Santa Fe, where hail and strong winds were reported.