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Salta Deluge Cuts Power as Wind Alerts Expand in Argentina and Galicia Faces a Gusty, Damp Start to the Week

Forecasters flag strong gusts with high humidity and fog risk across both regions, with speeds topping 75 km/h in Argentina and the mid-50s km/h in coastal Galicia.

Overview

  • An overnight storm dumped 59 mm of rain on Salta’s capital, far above the October average of 23.9 mm, according to local measurements cited by meteorologist Edgardo Escobar.
  • EDESA reported fallen poles, cut cables and service interruptions in multiple Salta areas, and utility and municipal crews moved to restore power and clear storm drains.
  • Argentina’s national weather service issued a yellow alert for strong north winds in parts of ten provinces, forecasting 35–50 km/h with gusts up to 75 km/h.
  • In the Buenos Aires metro area, the SMN forecast for Sunday called for partly cloudy conditions with temperatures between 10°C and 22°C even as wind advisories covered other regions.
  • AEMET-based forecasts for Monday in Galicia indicate cloudy, humid conditions with light rain, fog or reduced visibility, and southwest gusts reaching roughly 55–56 km/h in several coastal towns.