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Rapid Cyclogenesis Triggers Storms Across Argentina as Alerts Shift South and AMBA Clears

Forecasts indicate calmer weather for Buenos Aires on Sunday, with orange and yellow warnings persisting in Patagonia.

Overview

  • Argentina’s meteorological service kept multi‑province alerts for wind, rain and storms after a fast‑developing low drove a rainy, gusty Saturday across much of the country.
  • Buenos Aires and its metro area saw showers, electrical activity and strong gusts on Saturday, with forecasts pointing to clearing and milder conditions on Sunday.
  • SMN bulletins outlined winds of 35–70 km/h with gusts locally reaching 90–100 km/h, with orange alerts in parts of Córdoba, La Rioja and San Luis and widespread yellow alerts across central and northern provinces.
  • Local impacts included downed trees and utility poles and power outages, with Defensa Civil in Mar del Plata reporting multiple falls of large trees and posts and Catamarca experiencing zonda‑related outages.
  • As attention turns south, warnings continue for strong winds in Santa Cruz, Chubut, Río Negro and Tierra del Fuego and for cordilleran rain, alongside official safety guidance to secure loose objects, limit outdoor exposure and keep an emergency kit ready.