Overview

• Argentina’s meteorological service forecasts a rapidly deepening low that will trigger widespread rain, thunderstorms and possible hail between August 30 and 31.
• Mendoza, San Luis, La Pampa, Córdoba, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos and Buenos Aires/AMBA are highlighted as the areas with the highest likelihood of severe conditions.
• Local rainfall could surpass 100 mm and wind gusts may top 50 km/h, with AMBA and La Plata expecting persistent rain that could push Buenos Aires’ August total toward 200 mm.
• Forecast models differ on Saturday’s exact timing, but guidance indicates deterioration late Saturday and a more intense phase on Sunday before improvement early next week.
• Authorities issued yellow and orange alerts and advise monitoring updates, avoiding flooded zones, securing loose objects and preparing emergency kits, as Córdoba and Santiago del Estero also anticipate weekend instability.