Overview
- Argentina’s national weather service kept orange alerts active over key western and central provinces, with surrounding areas under yellow advisories across parts of the north and center.
- Officials warn of hazardous storms featuring frequent lightning, localized hail, rapid rain bursts totaling 40–70 mm, and wind gusts up to 90 km/h in orange zones and up to 70 km/h in yellow areas.
- In Córdoba, the hydro‑meteorological observatory expects 50–80 mm of rain and storms that could persist into Monday, raising risks of poor visibility, slick roads and sudden rises in serrano rivers.
- Preventive steps are underway in affected provinces, including Mendoza, where outdoor activities were reprogrammed or suspended such as the Godoy Cruz Beer Festival lineup.
- The SMN urges residents to avoid outdoor exposure during storms, secure loose objects, clear drains, disconnect appliances if water enters homes and follow local authority updates.