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SMN Issues Orange Alerts as Severe Storms Hit Central Argentina

Authorities urge precautions during a high‑impact morning outbreak with hail, dangerous gusts and possible flooding.

Overview

  • Orange alerts cover the City of Buenos Aires, northeast Buenos Aires Province, south Santa Fe, south Entre Ríos and east Córdoba, with forecasts of 40–80 mm of rain, frequent lightning, hail and gusts potentially above 90 km/h.
  • The SMN concentrated the peak risk early Sunday between roughly 06:00 and 12:00, with a 100% chance of precipitation in Buenos Aires and storms already impacting cities such as Rosario.
  • Yellow alerts extend to additional provinces for thunderstorms, strong winds and cordillera hazards, including Zonda and snowfall in high Mendoza sectors, with high‑elevation gusts that can approach 100 km/h.
  • Officials recommend staying indoors during severe cells, avoiding flooded streets, securing loose objects and keeping an emergency kit with essentials ready.
  • Following the frontal passage, forecasts point to a marked cool‑down on Monday and Tuesday, with lows near 9°C and highs around 17–18°C in the region.