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Peru Issues Weekend Orange Heat Alert for 20 Regions as Coastal Wind Warning Takes Effect

Senamhi projects peak heat on Sunday with high UV plus afternoon gusts near 45 km/h.

Overview

  • Alerts remain active through Sunday, covering Lima and 19 other departments across the highlands and adjacent regions.
  • Forecast maximums on Sunday range from 21–34 °C in the northern sierra, 19–29 °C in the central sierra, and 20–32 °C in the southern sierra.
  • Separate coastal advisories for Sept. 20–21 call for stronger winds that may lift dust and sand and reduce visibility, with gusts near 32 km/h in the north coast, 34 km/h in the central coast, 22 km/h in the south, and up to 35 km/h in Ica.
  • Indeci urges households to secure roofs and windows, avoid vulnerable structures and hazards, drive with caution in dusty areas, and seek care for respiratory or allergic symptoms.
  • The warm spell comes just before the seasonal change, with spring scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 22 at 13:19, as coastal mornings may still see drizzle, fog and low cloud cover.